A Long Walk to Water: Review

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What is the name of the female, main character in the story?

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Nya

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What is the name of the male, main character in the story?

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Salva

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What country are both Nya and Salva from?

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Southern Sudan

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How did Salva meet Marial?

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Salva accidentally stepped on Marial's hand.

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What tribe is Nya from?

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Nuer

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Based on the map, why do you think Sudan might be likely to have a civil war? Options: The map shows only one river in Sudan.  It might be difficult to travel in the country., The map shows seven tribes in Sudan.  It might be difficult for all the tribes to cooperate., The map shows only three cities.  The cities could be fighting over which city is the capital, The map shows nine neighboring countries.  Some of those countries could be trying to take over parts of Sudan.

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The map shows seven tribes in Sudan.  It might be difficult for all the tribes to cooperate.

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What drink does Salva have on the plane that reminds him of his family?

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Coca Cola

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What was Salva’s purpose for writing the message: “I overcame all the difficult situations of my past because of all the hope and perseverance that I had.”?

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To encourage people to persevere during hard times.

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Based on the picture and your knowledge of the book, what can you infer has taken place in this village?

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An aid organization has donated equipment for a well

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In the beginning of the book how old is Nya?

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