A Long Walk to Water

Front

This novel is set mainly in _______.

Back

Sudan

Front

What has happened in Salva’s village as indicated by the excerpt: “When he got to the door, he looked out. Everyone was running—men, children, women carrying babies. The air was full of dust that had been kicked up by all those running feet. Some of the men were shouting and waving guns.”

Back

A battle between the army and rebels

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.

Back

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

Front

Why doesn’t Salva leave the group behind to make sure he stays safe?

Back

Salva does not want to treat the other boys the way he was treated after he had to leave his village.

Front

How does the reader know there are problems with the water that Nya brings home to her family? The water is described as lukewarm, not hot or cold. The walk to get water is filled with sand and thorns. The people wade into the water, along with birds and cattle. The water is described as muddy. The jug she collects water in cannot be washed.

Back

The people wade into the water, along with birds and cattle. The water is described as muddy.

Front

Uncle keeps Salva walking through the desert by-

Back

Choosing nearby landmarks & asking him to walk to those; then choosing another landmark to walk to

Front

According to Salva, what about his life proves he is lucky?

Back

He is able to attend school

Front

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

Back

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