A Long Walk to Water

How did uncle help Salva with his journey to America?

• Uncle traveled with him on the plane

• Uncle sent a friend to help Salva

• Salva used the strength he received from Uncle

• Salva remembered one step at a time which Uncle taught him

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

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When the two male visitors came to Nya's village, why did Dep and the other boys lead them to Nya's uncle?

• Nya's uncle is the only person who knows how to speak the visitors language.

• Nya's uncle is the village's chief.

• Nya's uncle is the assistant to the chief and is responsible for greeting visitors.

• Nya's uncle knows how to dig for water, and will teach the visitors how to dig.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

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CCSS.RL.8.1

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Why does the sign on the well say "In honor of Elm Street School"?

• They are the people who sponsored the well

• They are watching the ribbon-cutting from the US

• That is what the new school in Nya's village will be called

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

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Who can attend the school that is being built in Nya's village?

• Girls only

• Boys only

• Everyone

• Everyone who can pay tuition

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What are some of the rules about the well, according to the crew leader?

• Everyone needs to pay taxes to help pay for the well.

• Some villagers were responsible for maintaining the well.

• The entire village would help tend to the crops and cattle of those who tend to the well.

• No one is to ever be refused water.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What are some of the changes that Nya's village would experience because of the new well?

• A school would be built

• A marketplace would be built

• A clinic could be built in the future

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

The boss of the workers is...

• Muslim

• Dinka

• Nuer

• Nya

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CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

The man who brought Nya's village water is named:

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1