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 battle between the army and rebels

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.

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

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

The government and Dinka tribes were fighting over water rights.

“ From far off he would see her bright orange headscarf, and he would raise his arm in greeting. By the time he reached the house, she would have gone inside to get his bowl of milk ready for him." What can be inferred about Salva’s mother from this statement?

She is afraid of Salva and doesn't want to make him angry.

She must serve the men in her family

"A Long Walk To Water" Chapters 1-4

Authored by AMY CRAWFORD

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6th - 8th Grade

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

They learn housekeeping duties at home.

They are too young.

They do not want to go.

They have to herd cows.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of Nya's journey each day?

To escape the war

To get water

To feed her family

To help her cousins

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 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.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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

He recognized the men themselves

He saw the clothes they were wearing.

He recognized the tattoos on their arms.

He recognized the V on their forehead

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

This novel is set mainly in _______.

Egypt

Sudan

Nile

The United States

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CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the tough questions Salva asks?

Where are we going? When will I see my family again?

When will I get milk?

Where is my teacher?

How old am I?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What does Buksa, a young man from the Jur-chol tribe find?

honey

water

meat

a cave

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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"A Long Walk To Water" Chapters 1-4

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

What is the purpose of Nya's journey each day?

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

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

This novel is set mainly in _______.

What are some of the tough questions Salva asks?

What does Buksa, a young man from the Jur-chol tribe find?

How does the soldier lift Salva's chin to look at him?

What village is Salva from?

How does Salva know the men are Dinka?

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