A Long Walk to Water Chapters 1-3

What is the central idea of Salva's story in Chapter 1?

• Boys in Sudan need to honor their fathers
• Life is easier for those who follow the laws of the government.
• Students should learn the importance of following directions from teachers.
• Life can change quickly from predictable to disorderly.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why don't Salva's sisters, Akit and Agnath, go to school?

• They are girls.
• They are too young.
• They do not want to go.
• They have to herd cows. 

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why doesn't Salva attend school year round?

• During the rainy season his family moved away from their village.
• During the dry season his family moved away from the village.
• He had to help take care of the herd of cattle.
• He had to walk to get water for his family.

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TEKS.ELA.5.6B

TEKS.ELA.7.5B

TEKS.ELA.8.5B

TEKS.ELA.E4.1B

TEKS.MATH.6.5B

Why was there 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.
• B. The government forced all people in southern Sudan to speak Arabic.
• C. The government wanted all tribes to send their daughters to school.
• D. The government and Dinka tribes were fighting over water rights.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What year is Salva's story set?

• 2008
• 1985
• 1987
• 2005

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TEKS.ELA.6.8A

TEKS.ELA.7.8A

TEKS.ELA.8.8A

What is the purpose of Nya's journey each day?

• To escape the war 
• To get water 
• To feed her family 
• To help her cousins 

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TEKS.ELA.7.5B

TEKS.ELA.8.5B

TEKS.ELA.E2.4B

TEKS.ELA.E3.4B

TEKS.MATH.6.5B

Who was the village of Loud-Ariik named after?

• Salva's Dad
• Salva's Grandfather
• Salva's Mom
• Salva's Brother

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TEKS.ELA.7.8A

TEKS.ELA.8.8A

What did the woman give Salva to eat?

• Peanuts
• Beef
• Grains
• Corn

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TEKS.ELA.5.6B

TEKS.ELA.7.5B

TEKS.ELA.8.5B

TEKS.ELA.E2.4B

TEKS.MATH.6.5B

How did Salva know that the men he saw were part of the Dinka tribe?

• He recognized the men themselves
• He saw the clothes they were wearing. 
• He recognized the tattoos on their arms. 
• He recognized the V on their forehead

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TEKS.ELA.5.6B

TEKS.ELA.7.5B

TEKS.ELA.8.5B

TEKS.ELA.E2.4B

TEKS.MATH.6.5B

Read this sentences from the passage:
They had no house and had to sleep in makeshift shelters.
Which word has the same meaning as makeshift?

• temporary 
• shifting 
• sturdy 
• ready

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TEKS.ELA.6.2B

TEKS.ELA.7.2B

TEKS.ELA.8.2B

TEKS.ELA.E1.2B

TEKS.ELA.E3.2B