A Long Walk to Water Review

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What is the main reason Nya's family needs to walk long distances for water?

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Lack of wells.

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What country are both Nya and Salva from?

Back

South Sudan.

Front

True or False: Salva returns to Sudan for the first time since moving to America to find his father.

Back

True.

Front

True or False: The name of Salva's village is Loun-Ariik.

Back

True.

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Where is Salva when the war comes to him for the first time?

Back

At school.

Front

What is the significance of water in Nya's life?

Back

Water is essential for survival and is a daily struggle for Nya's family.

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How does Salva's journey differ from Nya's?

Back

Salva's journey is about fleeing war, while Nya's is about the daily struggle for water.

Front

What role does family play in Salva's story?

Back

Family motivates Salva to keep going and find his father.

Front

What challenges do Nya and Salva face in their respective journeys?

Back

Nya faces the challenge of finding water, while Salva faces the challenges of war and displacement.

Front

How does the setting of South Sudan impact the characters' lives?

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The setting affects their access to resources like water and safety from conflict.