A Long Walk to Water Flashcard

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How many trips a day does Nya take to the pond?

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2

Front

Salva is from which tribe? Options: Dinka, Nuer, Jur-chol, Atuot

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Dinka

Front

After fleeing his village, which country is Salva walking to?

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Ethiopia

Front

What do the markings on a man’s face indicate?

Back

What tribe he belongs to

Front

Whose story line is referred to in the following excerpt? “Going, the big plastic container held only air.”

Back

Nya

Front

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.

Front

What is the problem with boiling water for Nya’s family?

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Because they can collect only a little water, they will not have enough left after boiling.

Front

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

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Coca Cola

Front

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

Front

What dangers do the refugees face from the Gilo River? Options: It is the rainy season so the river is muddy, It is the rainy season so the river current is strong and crocodiles are waiting on the banks, It is the dry season so the river is moving slowly and people get stuck in the mud, It is the dry season so the water that is in the river is hot and burns whenever someone enters the water

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It is the rainy season so the river current is strong and crocodiles are waiting on the banks