A Long Walk to Water- ch 12 section- block 1

Reread this section from chapter 12. Then answer the question below.

"Mother! Mother, please!"

Salva opened his mouth to call out again. But the words did not come. Instead, he closed his mouth, lowered his head, and turned away.

The woman in the orange head scarf was not his mother. He knew this for certain, even though she was still far away and he had not seen her face.

Uncle's words came back to him: "The village of Loun-Ariik was attacked.....burned. Few people survived...no one knows where they are now."

Which of the following is TRUE in this section?

• Salva thinks he sees his sister but realizes it is not her

• Salva chases a women he thinks is he mother, but comes to the realization that his family is likely dead.

• Salva sees his uncle.

• Salva becomes friends with Nya.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

Reread this section from chapter 12. Then answer the question below.

"Mother! Mother, please!"

Salva opened his mouth to call out again. But the words did not come. Instead, he closed his mouth, lowered his head, and turned away.

The woman in the orange head scarf was not his mother. He knew this for certain, even though she was still far away and he had not seen her face.

Uncle's words came back to him: "The village of Loun-Ariik was attacked.....burned. Few people survived...no one knows where they are now."

Which lines best show that Salva realizes the woman is not his mother?

• Salva opened his mouth to call out again.

• The woman in the orange head scarf was not his mother. He knew this for certain, even though she was still far away and he had not seen her face.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

Reread this section from chapter 12. Then answer the question below.

"Mother! Mother, please!"

Salva opened his mouth to call out again. But the words did not come. Instead, he closed his mouth, lowered his head, and turned away.

The woman in the orange head scarf was not his mother. He knew this for certain, even though she was still far away and he had not seen her face.

Uncle's words came back to him: "The village of Loun-Ariik was attacked.....burned. Few people survived...no one knows where they are now."

What is the tone (feeling) of this section?

• solemn (sad)

• excited

• surprised

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Reread this section from chapter 12. Then answer the question below.

"Mother! Mother, please!"

Salva opened his mouth to call out again. But the words did not come. Instead, he closed his mouth, lowered his head, and turned away.

The woman in the orange head scarf was not his mother. He knew this for certain, even though she was still far away and he had not seen her face.

Uncle's words came back to him: "The village of Loun-Ariik was attacked.....burned. Few people survived...no one knows where they are now."

Why does the author use italics (slanty writing) at the end of this section ?

• The author is showing that Salva is happy.

• The author is showing the words spoken over the loud speaker.

• The author is showing the words that uncle had spoken.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3