A Long Walk to Water: Review

What is the name of the female, main character in the story?

• Akeer

• Salva

• Nya

• Mariel

What is the name of the male, main character in the story?

• Salva

• Salma

• Salba

• Nya

What country are both Nya and Salva from?

• Ethiopia

• Southern Sudan

• Northern Sudan

• Kenya

How did Salva meet Marial?

• Salva accidentally stepped on Marial's hand.

• Salva accidentally stepped on Marial's foot.

• Marial accidentally stepped on Salva's foot.

• Marial accidentally stepped on Salva's hand.

What tribe is Nya from?

• Nuer

• Dinka

• Ninka

• Duer

Based on the map, why do you think Sudan might be likely to have a civil war?

• The map shows only one river in Sudan.  It might be difficult to travel in the country.
• The map shows seven tribes in Sudan.  It might be difficult for all the tribes to cooperate.
• The map shows only three cities.  The cities could be fighting over which city is the capital
• The map shows nine neighboring countries.  Some of those countries could be trying to take over parts of Sudan.

What drink does Salva have on the plane that reminds him of his family?

• Coca Cola

• Lemonade

• Water

• Sprite

“I overcame all the difficult situations of my past because of all the hope and perseverance that I had.”  What was Salva’s purpose for writing this message?

• To thank people for their support
• To encourage people to persevere during hard times
• To thank others and encourage people.
• None of the above

Based on the picture and your knowledge of the book, what can you infer has taken place in this village?

• A recent rain has filled the well
• The villagers have recently received a new shipment of plastic water containers
• An aid organization has donated equipment for a well
• People from a neighboring village have heard about the well and have come to this village to steal water

In the beginning of the book how old is Nya?

• 11

• 10

• 12

• 9