A Long Walk to Water Chapters 10-12

What is Salva's first impression of the Itang Refugee camp?

• The camp may not have enough food to feed everyone.

• There are thousands of people there.

• There is no chance of finding his family.

• The camp is filthy and disorganized.

What is the Gilo River known for?

• Sharks

• Piranhas

• Crocodiles

• Killer whales

Why was Salva worried about traveling to Ethiopia?

• He was afraid his family would not find him.

• He was afraid that Ethiopia was going to be very different that his home.

• He was afraid that the people in Ethiopia would not like him.

• He was afraid to be separated from his uncle.

Why was Salva excited to see someone with an orange headscarf walk through the entrance gate of the camp?

• The color orange reminded him of home.

• The color orange was his favorite color.

• His mother wore an orange headscarf.

• All the people from his tribe wore orange headscarves.

Why were the refugees being forced to leave the camp?

• The camp was too crowded.

• There was no more money to support the camp.

• Ethiopia no longer wanted to support the camps in their country.

• The Ethiopian government was on the brink of collapse.

What is the most likely reason the drill referred to in Chapter 12 is called the iron giraffe?

• That's the brand name.

• It is fast like a giraffe.

• It is made in the same place giraffes are found.

• The machine has a long neck similar to a giraffe.

Read the sentence below from the text.

"Early that afternoon, they came across the first evidence that the desert was receding: a few stunted trees near a shallow pool of muddy water."

What is the definition of the term "receding" as used in the sentence above?

• To come closer to

• To go further away from

• To get a gift

• To get warmer

After uncle is shot in chapter 11, the text states, "Out of respect for him, the group walked no more that day but took time to mourn the man who had been their leader."

What is the definition of "mourn" as used in this sentence?

• To feel happy and joyous

• To feel jealous

• To show anger

• To feel or express sadness

Read these lines from the text.

"The way they were treating him made Salva feel stronger still. There is no one left to help me. They think I am weak and useless. Salva lifted his head proudly. They are wrong, and I will prove it."

What can you infer about Salva's feelings as conveyed in the sentences above?

• He is determined to make it even though his uncle is gone.

• He feels like he won't make it without his uncle.

• He feels confused about what his next move should be.

• He feels nothing but fear.

Read these lines from the text.

"Salva looked around at the masses of people stretched out as far as he could see. He felt his heart sink a little, but he clenched his hands into fists and made himself a promise. If they are here, I will find them."

How does Salva's attitude change in the excerpt above?

• Salva goes from being angry to scared.

• Salva goes from being disappointed to determined.

• Salva goes from being angry to happy.

• Salva goes from being eager to confused.