A Long Walk to Water, Ch. 7-9

In Chapter 7, Nya's sister Akeer is sick. What is her main symptom?

• She has a bad cough.

• She has bad stomach pains.

• She has a high fever.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is most likely the cause of Akeer's sickness?

• Eating spoiled food.

• The flu.

• Drinking dirty water.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

In Chapter 7, we find out that Salva's friend, Marial, has disappeared. What has most likely happened to him?

• He was eaten by a lion.

• He was kidnapped by soldiers.

• He wandered off and got lost.

What do Salva and his group do to get across the Nile River?

• They ask a fisherman to take them on his large boat.

• They build a bunch of canoes out of reeds that they find near the river.

• They plan to swim across.

In Chapter 8, what do the doctors tell Nya's family they should do?

• They tell them they should boil their water before they drink it.

• They tell them to find another source of water.

• They tell them they should be more careful about the water they drink.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

When Salva's group gets to the island in the middle of the river, is Salva happy that there is so much food to eat?

• Yes, because he is so hungry.

• Yes, but he is also sad because it reminds him of his family back home.

• No, because he's not familiar with the food and he doesn't trust the people.

What bothers Salva and the group at night while they are sleeping?

• mosquitoes

• ants

• lions

In Chapter 9, some strangers come to Nya's visit. Why are they there?

• To talk about farming.

• To talk offer the villagers medical care.

• To talk about water for the village.

How long is it going to take for Salva and the group to cross the desert?

• one day

• four days

• three days

What is the hardest challenge the group faces while they are walking?

• the heat

• lack of water

• lack of food

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2