Why doesn't Salva attend school year round?

During the dry season his family moved away from the village.

During the rainy season his family moved away from their village.

He had to help take care of the herd of cattle.

He had to walk to get water for his family.

Why was there war in Sudan?

The government wanted all of Sudan to become Muslim but people in the south had different religions and did not want to practice Islam.

B. The government forced all people in southern Sudan to speak Arabic.

C. The government wanted all tribes to send their daughters to school.

D. The government and Dinka tribes were fighting over water rights.

How did Salva know that the men he saw were part of the Dinka tribe?

He recognized the V on their forehead

He recognized the men themselves

He saw the clothes they were wearing.

He recognized the tattoos on their arms.

What does the word stunted mean in this sentence? "they walked among stands of stunted trees."

covered thickly with leaves, vines and/or fruits

challenging; difficult to master

Why did the author include the story about the beehive in chapter 5?

to demonstrate the desperate need for food amongst the people

to instruct the reader on how to remove honey

How did Salva know Marial was not from his village?

Marial spoke differently than Salva.

Marial ate different food from Salva.

Marial said he was from Ethiopia.

Which is a central idea presented in both Nya and Salva's stories in chapter 6?

The African bush is fiercely dangerous for many reasons.

Hunting is a key factor in both Dinka and Nuer tribes.

Family and friendship are equally important.

Which of the following is a theme from Salva's section of chapter 6?

Nature can be a deadly and vicious force.

People must often do things that they are not proud of.

Never eat fruit or vegetation you are not familiar with.

Salva's uncle travels with a rifle in chapter 6. How does this affect the others in the group?

they begin to see Salva's uncle as a leader.

they no longer want Salva's uncle traveling with them.

t hey become frightened and suspicious of Salva's uncle.

How does meeting Marial affect Salva's identity?

Salva will feel more positive because he has a friend.

Salva will become a follower and do whatever Marial says.

Which statement would both Salva and Nya most likely agree with?

Living in Sudan is difficult for many different reasons.

The Nuers are responsible for the tribal conflicts.

The war between their tribes in necessary for peace.

Buksa finds the beehive by...

following the call of a bird called "the honey guide"

listening for the sound of the bees buzzing

seeing a swarm of bees near a tree

looking for a certain type of tree

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This quiz assesses student comprehension of the first six chapters of "A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park, focusing on character analysis, plot development, and thematic understanding. Designed for middle school students in grades 5-7, the questions evaluate reading comprehension skills including literal recall, inferential reasoning, and text analysis. Students must demonstrate their understanding of the dual narrative structure following both Salva's and Nya's stories, identify key plot events such as the outbreak of civil war in Sudan, and analyze character motivations and development. The quiz requires students to make connections between textual evidence and broader themes, understand vocabulary in context, and recognize how setting influences character experiences. Core concepts include conflict analysis, character relationships, cultural understanding of Sudanese tribes, and the ability to distinguish between different storylines within the same novel. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying middle-grade literature in grades 5-7. The assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a formative assessment tool to gauge student understanding before moving to subsequent chapters, or as a comprehensive review activity following guided reading sessions. Teachers can utilize this quiz for homework assignments to reinforce chapter content, as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before class discussions, or as practice material for students preparing for unit tests. The variety of question types—from basic recall to higher-order thinking about themes and character development—supports differentiated instruction and helps teachers identify which students may need additional support with reading comprehension strategies. This assessment aligns with Common Core State Standards for Reading Literature, particularly RL.5.1, RL.6.1, and RL.7.1 for citing textual evidence, and RL.5.2, RL.6.2, and RL.7.2 for determining themes and analyzing their development throughout the text.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

This novel is set mainly in _______.

Egypt

Sudan

Nile

The United States

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Read the following excerpt and answer the question that follows:“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.” This excerpt indicates to the reader that something is disrupting the normal day in Salva’s village. What has happened?

A tornado

A massive rainstorm

An elephant stampede

A battle between the army and rebels

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

What tribe he belongs to

What his name is

Which army he is a member of

Torture by Sudanese rebels

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Uncle

Akeer

Nya

Salva

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Based on the map, why do you think Sudan might be likely to have a civil war?

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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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why does Salva learn Arabic Language?

A. His father is a successful judge and it is important to know how to speak Arabic.

The Dinka must also be able to speak to others in Arabic.

C. It is the official language of the Sudanese government.

D. Salva wants to impress his brothers by learning the Arabic language.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the central idea of Salva's story in Chapter 1?

Boys in Sudan need to honor their fathers

Life is easier for those who follow the laws of the government.

Students should learn the importance of following directions from teachers.

Life can change quickly from predictable to disorderly.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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A Long Walk to Water Chapters 1-6

32 questions

This novel is set mainly in _______.

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

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

Based on the map, why do you think Sudan might be likely to have a civil war?

Why does Salva learn Arabic Language?

What is the central idea of Salva's story in Chapter 1?

Why don't Salva's sisters, Akit and Agnath, go to school?

Why doesn't Salva attend school year round?

Which word means the same or almost the same as dress as used in the sentence below.
Some of them gathered wood to build a fire. Others helped clean and dress the animal. Then they roasted it on the fire.

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A Long Walk to Water Chapters 1-6

32 questions

This novel is set mainly in _______.

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

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

Based on the map, why do you think Sudan might be likely to have a civil war?

Why does Salva learn Arabic Language?

What is the central idea of Salva's story in Chapter 1?

Why don't Salva's sisters, Akit and Agnath, go to school?

Why doesn't Salva attend school year round?

Which word means the same or almost the same as dress as used in the sentence below. Some of them gathered wood to build a fire. Others helped clean and dress the animal. Then they roasted it on the fire.

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Which word means the same or almost the same as dress as used in the sentence below.
Some of them gathered wood to build a fire. Others helped clean and dress the animal. Then they roasted it on the fire.