"A Long Walk to Water" Ch. 10-12 Quiz Review

(Chapter 10) Why are the men so concerned about the trees?

• They will find water between the two trees.

• The trees will provide water, and the workers can tap directly into the trees.

• The trees will provide wood for the villagers to build a school.

• They will be able to find shade for the workers

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(Chapter 10) Why does Salva feel guilty on page 59?

• He feels guilty that his parents will not find him in Ethiopia

• He feels guilty for slowing the group down.

• Salva questions himself on whether or not he would have kept water for himself or shared.

• All of the above

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(Chapter 10) What does Uncle infer when he says, "We believe that the village of Loun-Ariik was attacked and probably burned. Your family..."?

• Salva's family has abandoned him, and they will not search for him.

• Salva's family did not survive and are dead.

• Salva's family is safe and sound.

• Salva's family is trying to find him.

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(Chapter 10) Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• "You will become friends with many other people in the camp."

• "He knows it will be hard for me."

• "Salva was silent for a moment."

• "I musn't act like a baby--I must try to be strong..."

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(Chapter 10) What is the first piece of evidence that the desert was receding?

• There are more animals nearby

• There were a few stunted trees and a puddle of water

• The water was unfit to drink

• The sun got lower

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(Chapter 11) After the group buries Uncle, Salva explains how the group saw Uncle. Which one of these is INCORRECT?

• A mentor

• A leader

• A threat

• A motivator

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(Chapter 11) Salva says, "It was almost as if they (Mariel and Uncle) had left their strength with him, to help him on his journey." Strength is symbolic. Which answer reveals the symbolism of strength the best?

• The ability to use a gun.

• Staying hopeful and the ability to move forward.

• The strength to dig for water.

• None of the above.

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(Chapter 11) The author writes, "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 word can best describe Salva in this passage?

• Determined

• Hopeless

• Curious

• Scared

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(Chapter 12) Chapter 12 begins with Nya saying, "An iron giraffe. A red giraffe that made very loud noises." What figurative language is being used here?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Onomatopoeia

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(Chapter 12) Looking at page 71-72 in the novel, the author writes, "In the moments before calling out to the woman a second time, Salva realized what Uncle had truly meant--something Salva had known in his heart for a long time...". What is the author suggesting here?

• His family immigrated to the United States

• His family does not want him back

• Salva will never find water again

• His family has been killed

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