A Long Walk to Water: Chapters 1-8

What country does our story take place in?

• France

• South Sudan

• Kenya

• Ethiopia

Would you consider Salva to be a protagonist or antagonist?

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Neither.

• Both.

What is Nya's daily job for her family?

• To cook meals and food.

• To work on their house.

• To fetch and bring water from the pond.

• To go to school.

Describe the mood at the end of Chapter 1 when the village comes under fire.

• Fun and humorous.

• Boring and eventless.

• Strange and otherworldly.

• Tense and violent.

In Chapter 2, why is Salva so upset and worried?

• Because he is hungry.

• Because he does not know the fate of his family or if they're safe.

• Because he is tired and angry.

• Because he wants to pick up a gun and fight.

Based on Chapters 1-3, why is Salva's country consumed in violence, with the rebels fighting the government?

• People wanted freedom of religion.

• People wanted food and supplies.

• People wanted freedom to choose where they live.

• People were just angry about everything in general.

What is the significance of the question, "Where is my family? When will I see them again?" Why does it keep appearing in Salva's thoughts?

• Because Salva is bored, tired, and hungry.

• Because Salva is scared and wants to survive.

• Because Salva knows where his family is.

• Because Salva does not know if they're safe or if he'll ever see them again.

Based on Chapters 1-4, what character traits would you use to describe Nya?

• Resilient and a hard worker.

• Lazy and careless.

• Humorous and entertaining.

• Depressed and unmotivated.

Based on Chapter 3, what does the author mean by, "Everything was upside down," on page 17?

• He spilled his containers of water.

• He fell over onto the ground and couldn't get up.

• He was laying down and exhausted.

• He was confused and nothing made sense.

Which tribe does Salva belong to?

• Zulu

• Dinka

• Massai

• Nuer