A Long Walk to Water

How does the wartime setting influence Salva's behavior?

• He accepts the responsibility of an adult.

• He takes care of the animals.

• He appears more confused than he is.

• He acts out of anger and revenge.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the definition for the word veered?

• to make something move faster

• to erase something

• swerved or suddenly change course or direction.

• to order on Grub Hub

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The last 3 paragraphs of the story show

• that Salva is coming up with a plan to save everyone.

• how unusual Salva's situation is.

• that Salva will probably not survive another night.

• how bleak Salva's situation is.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

The men shouldered the heavy equipment and left the camp. The word shouldered means

• threw out

• kicked

• hid

• carried

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Why does the author repeat the line "Where are we going? Where is my family? When will I see them again"? throughout the story. Why do you think the author does this?

• To show that Salva is deep in thought.

• To show that Salva is confused and concerned.

• To show that Salva has dreams for his future.

• To show that Salva is eager for his journey.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Salva hesitated for a moment. What does the word hesitated mean?

• cried

• breathed

• paused

• ran

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In paragraph 33, what mood is created by the author using the words "rebels, supplies, guns, mortars, shells, radio equipment, soldier, butt of gun, and bleeding"?

• nurturing

• exciting

• calm

• threatening

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Somehow, the though strengthened him enough to keep him from collapsing in terror. What does the word collapsing mean?

• falling down

• screaming

• crying

• laughing

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

I am better at golf ____ he is.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

We are going out to dinner and ____ going to a movie.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A