A Long Walk to Water 6-10

What was the name of the desert the refugees had to cross after they crossed the Nile?

• the Ifo

• the Sudan

• the Akobo

• the Rowanda

What tragedy happened to Uncle Jewiir?

• He was tied up and shot by the rebels.

• He got sick from the water and died at the clinic.

• He was eaten by a crocodile.

• He died of starvation.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What does the word stunted mean in this sentence?  "they walked among stands of stunted trees."

• having difficulty growing 
• covered thickly with leaves, vines and/or fruits
• challenging; difficult to master

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Which is a central idea presented in both Nya and Salva's stories in chapter 6?

• Hunting is a key factor in both Dinka and Nuer tribes.
• The African bush is fiercely dangerous for many reasons. 
• Family and friendship are equally important.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

Which of the following is a theme from Salva's section of chapter 6?

• People must often do things that they are not proud of.
• Nature can be a deadly and vicious force.
• Never eat fruit or vegetation you are not familiar with.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

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.9-10.3

How does meeting Marial affect Salva's identity?

• Salva will feel more positive because he has a friend. 
• Salva will become a follower and do whatever Marial says.
• Salva will become more scared.

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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

".. face became very solemn when Salva told him he had not.."  What does the word solemn mean?

• serious
• confused
• angry

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Who is Salva reunited with?

• His mom and dad
• His uncle
• The old woman 
• His aunt

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is Nya’s mother afraid of?

• The dark
• Of the men being attacked by lions
• Of Americans
• Of the men being attached by Dinka

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4