A Long Walk to Water - Chapter 6

What is one thing that Nya likes about the camp?

• The idea that she gets to sleep in a makeshift tent.

• Nya did not have to carry all of their things to the new camp.

• Nya did not have to make two long trips to find water.

• It gave her more time to hunt with her brother.

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Nya’s mother does not like the camp. Which is NOT one of her reasons?

• Nya’s mother is afraid that they will run in Dinka tribesmen

• She does not like fact that they cannot bring any of their things.

• She does not like theater the family has to sleep in makeshift tents.

• Her mother is upset that the water is not all that clean by the pond.

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“Salva’s mouth opened and closed as if he was a fish.” What figurative term is being used in this sentence?

• Metaphor

• Similie

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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What does Salva infer about his uncle carrying the rifle?

• He is dangerous and he may hurt the others in the group.

• He is a leader of the group.

• He works for the government and he will lead them to a safe place.

• He has an easy way of hunting.

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Uncle says, "Eh, Nephew!" he said in a cheerful voice. "We are together now, so I will look after you!"

What is NOT something Salva's uncle is trying to do?

• Salva's uncle is trying to take his mind off his family, and cheer him up.

• Salva's uncle is telling him that he will be his new guardian.

• He is trying to make Salva worry.

• Salva's uncle is trying to instill hope in him.

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Why is Salva so miserable after eating the Topi?

• Salva's uncle did not cook the meat enough.

• Salva did not eat enough food.

• Salva has never eaten Topi before, and it made his stomach extremely sick.

• Salva ate too fast because he was so hungry.

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Which is NOT an event working against the group's survival?

• The sun

• Lions and the wilderness

• Hunger

• Mosquitoes

"His face became very solemn when Salva told him that he and not seen not heard a single word of his family in all that time."

What does the word "solemn" mean?

• Excited

• Angry

• Serious

• Compassionate

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What does the saying, "A cold fist seemed to grip Salva's heart" mean?

• Salva's is cold, and he needs to find warmth.

• Something punched Salva's chest.

• Salva's is extremely upset and distraught over a situation.

• Literally, a cold fist is gripping his heart.

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Which line is a foreshadow of Mariel's death?

• "I am sorry Salva,' Uncle said quietly. 'Your friend..."

• "One day the group began walking in the later afternoon, with hopes of reaching a water hole before settling down for the night."

• "Salva took two steps off the path and fell asleep and by dawn everyone was exhausted."

• "Every day they saw lions, usually resting in the shade of small trees. One, in the distance, they saw a lion chasing a topi."

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