A Long Walk to Water Chapter 12

Front

What does Salva realize about the woman in the orange head scarf?

Back

She is not his mother.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Front

How does Salva get himself through the day at the camp?

Back

He tells himself to get through the rest of that day and no other.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What happened when the soldiers got to the camp?

Back

They forced everyone out.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What is the 'iron giraffe' that Nya refers to at the beginning of chapter 12?

Back

It is a tall drill used to drill for water.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What is Salva's first impression of the Itang refugee camp?

Back

There are thousands of people.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What does the orange head scarf symbolize in Salva's journey?

Back

It represents hope and the connection to his past.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

Why is it important for Salva to focus on one day at a time?

Back

It helps him manage his fear and uncertainty in a difficult situation.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What role do soldiers play in the lives of refugees in the story?

Back

They can be a source of danger and instability, forcing people from their homes.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

How does the environment of the Itang refugee camp affect the people living there?

Back

It creates challenges such as overcrowding, lack of resources, and uncertainty.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does Nya's perspective on water reveal about her daily struggles?

Back

It highlights the importance of water for survival and the lengths people go to obtain it.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6