A long Walk to Water Ch 4-6

How do we know Buksa knows a lot about the African wilderness?

• He looks confused.
• He led the group at a beehive.
• He walks too slow.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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

• to entertain the reader
• to instruct the reader on how to remove honey
• to demonstrate the desperate need for food amongst the people

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

How does Nya's daily routine with getting water BEST affect her identity?

• She is kind. 
• She is energetic.
• She is determined.
• She is stubborn.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

How did Salva know Marial was not from his village?

• Marial ate different food from Salva.
• Marial said he was from Ethiopia.
• Marial spoke differently than Salva. 

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

"....and had to sleep in makeshift shelters....."  What does the word makeshift mean?

• expensive
• well-constructed
• improvised; for temporary use 

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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

• they no longer want Salva's uncle traveling with them.
• they become frightened and suspicious of Salva's uncle.
• they begin to see Salva's uncle as a leader.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

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

• The Nuers are responsible for the tribal conflicts. 
• The war between their tribes in necessary for peace.
• Living in Sudan is difficult for many different reasons.

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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