A Long Walk to Water_ Chapters 1-6

This novel is set mainly in _______.

• Egypt
• Sudan
• Congo
• Libya

What year is Salva's story set?

• 2008
• 1985
• 1987
• 2005

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 

Whose story line is referred to in the following excerpt?“Going, the big plastic container held only air.”

• Salva's mother
• Salva's teacher
• Nya
• Salva

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.

Who was the village of Loud-Ariik named after?

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

Why does Salva learn Arabic Language?

• A. His father is a successful judge and it is important to know how to speak Arabic.
• The Dinka must also be able to speak to others in Arabic.
• C. It is the official language of the Sudanese government.
• D. Salva wants to impress his brothers by learning the Arabic language.

Why doesn'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.

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.

A trait that does NOT apply to Salva is

• lazy
• frightened
• persistent (doesn't give up)
• helpful