A Long Walk to Water: Message from Salva and Author's Note

Salva Dut is a based on a real person.

• True

• False

Where did Salva attend college in the United States?

(a)  

In his message, Savla highlights two characteristics that help him survive his journey and build a new life dedicated to helping others. What characteristics does he mention?

• meditation and mindfulness

• hope and perseverance

• strength and determination

• endurance and intelligence

What year did Salva write his message at the end of the book?

(a)  

According to the author's note, the entire book is non-fiction.

• True

• False

Linda Sue Park mentions using several primary documents to write Nya's part of the story. Which primary documents did the author use? Check ALL that apply.

• interviews with travelers

• diary entries

• video footage

• photographs

What year did the Second Sudanese Civil War begin?

(a)  

In 2002, the U.S. government passed an act officially accusing the Sudanese government of genocide in the deaths of more than two million people. What was the name of this act?

• Sudan Peace Act

• South Sudan Refugee Act

• Saving Lost Boys Act

• Sudan Independence Act

Another conflict took place in the western part of Sudan. It was a separate conflict from the Second Sudanese Civil War. This conflict took place in (a)  

Eventually Salva was able to reunite with his cousins, the children of Uncle Jewiir.

• True

• False