A Long Walk to Water: Quiz Chapter 1-3

(RL7.1) Which Statement BEST describes where the novel takes place.?

• Egypt

• China

• Sudan

• Jamaica

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

(RL7.1) “Going, the big plastic container held only air.”

Based on the following quote: the reader can conclude that the statement came from ________________ story.

• Nya

• Salva's mother

• Salva

• Salva's teacher

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

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CCSS.RL.8.5

(RL7.1) Which statement BEST explains why there's a war in Sudan?

• The government wanted all of Sudan to become Muslim but people in the south had different religions and did not want to practice Islam.

• The government wanted all tribes to send their daughters to school.

• The government forced all people in southern Sudan to speak Arabic.

• The government and Dinka tribes were fighting over water rights.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

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CCSS.RL.3.1

(RL7.1) According to chapter three, one can tell the difference between the Dinka and Nuer tribes by the ___________ on their forehead.

• scars

• size

• pimples

• different colors

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

(RL7.1) What statement shows the central idea of Salva's story in Chapter 1?

• Boys in Sudan need to honor their fathers

• Students should learn the importance of following directions from teachers.

• Life is easier for those who follow the laws of the government

• Life can change quickly from predictable to disorderly.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

(RL7.1) Which phrase illustrates the purpose of Nya's journey each day?

• To escape the war

• To feed her family

• To get water

• To visit her relatives.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

(RL7.1) Which sentence BEST shows why Salva could not attend school all year?

• During the rainy season his family moved away from their village.

• He had to walk to get water for his family.

• He had to walk to get water for his family.

• During the dry season his family moved away from the village.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

(RL7.1) Which statement is the BEST reason for why Salva's sisters, Akit and Agnath, do not attend school?

• They are girls

• They do not want to go.

• They are too young.

• They have to herd cows.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

(RL7.1) Which is NOT an example of a challenge that Nya faces?

• Which is NOT an example of a challenge that Nya faces

• the fight to earn the right to go to school just like the boys

• the conflict between the Dinkas and the Nuers

• Illnesses brought on by the lack of clean water

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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

(RL7.1) When Salva and the villagers arrived at the rebel camp, which did NOT happen?

• The soldiers separated the men from women and children

• Salva wasn't sure if he should join the men or the children

• A soldier put the barrel of his gun on Salva's chin

• Salva saw his mother and sister from too far away to join them

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1