A Long Walk To Water

What was Nya stepping on during her long walk to water?

• Decaying wild animal

• Thorns

• Grass

• Nothing, it was simple stroll

Answer explanation

This event is important because it shows that Nya had to go through hard things even if the task "simple."

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What village is Salva in?

• DInka

• Maasai

• Nuer

• Loun-Ariik

Answer explanation

Knowing what village Salva is in allows us to know his history, culture, etc

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

Which tribes has a history of war together?

• Nuer and Maasai

• Dinka and Nuer

• Zulu and Dinka

• Yourba and Zulu

Answer explanation

Nuer and Dinka having war together puts tension in the story because the main characters are in different tribes.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What tribe is Salva in?

• Loun-Ariik

• Nuer

• Dinka

• Maasai

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What tribe is Nya in?

• Himba

• Nuer

• Zulu

• Dinka

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

Which family member did Salva meet during his walk?

• Unlce Kuol

• Uncle Ring

• Uncle Ariik

• Uncle Jewiier

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

What river did Salva (and others) have to cross to reach Ethiopia?

• Gilo River

• Congo River

• Nile River

• Shebelle River

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

What did Uncle Jewiier keep saying to Salva?

• "You don't have to go anymore. Do you understand Salva Mawien Dut Ariik?"

• "You only need to walk as far _____. Can you do that Salva Mawien Dut Ariik?"

• "If you keep going, I will carry you not the next stop. Do you want that Salva Mawien Dut Ariik?"

• "You can't do this, you're going to fail. Do you hear me Salva Mawien Dut Ariik?"

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What river did Salva have to cross to save his life?

• Chambeshi River

• Cubango River

• Gilo River

• Orange River

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Who did the Nuer raiders kill?

• Unlce Mariel

• Uncle Jewiir

• Uncle Koul

• Uncle Jur-chol

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1