A Long Walk to Water 1-10

As the novel begins, what conflict is established in Sudan?

• A rebel group in the south began to battle the northern government that wanted them to practice Islam.

• Salva's family was targeted because his father was a judge and owned cattle.

• The women of Sudan were fighting for their right to an education.

• The government of Sudan was fighting against the government of Ethiopia.

When the group running from the attack reassembles, Salva attempts to join the group of men for all of the following reasons except:

• In his community, teenage boys are considered men.

• He is the oldest male in the group.

• He believes that coming from an influential family makes him more of a man than a boy.

• His father always told him to act like a man as an example to his younger brother.

Which of the following best describes Nya's life?

• Nya is the first female in her family to pursue an education.

• Nya is on the run from the rebel groups that terrorize her community.

• Nya's community is part of a rebel group trying to overthrow the government.

• The majority of each day is consumed with the effort necessary to obtain water.

Which of the following best describes the conflict between the Dinka and Nuer tribes?

• Both tribes are vying to control the government.

• Both tribes are trying to recruit men for power.

• The tribes are constantly battling for control of land near usable water.

• The tribes practice different religions.

How does the conflict between the Dinka and Nuer tribes affect Nya's life?

• She is forced to leave her home and travel to a different country.

• She is forced to walk hours every day to a source of clean water because the Dinka control the lake.

• Her brother was killed by the rival Dinka tribe.

• Her uncle was killed by the rival Dinka tribe.

Who was the first person to give Salva a sense of happiness and hope on his journey?

• Uncle Jewiir

• Nya

• the rebel solider

• Marial

When the doctor suggests Nya's mother boil the water before her children drink it, why is this not a feasible solution?

• Her tribe does not have the means to boil the water.

• The bacteria in the water is so potent that boiling will not help.

• Akeer is too impatient to wait for the water to be boiled and cooled.

• The amount of water they collect is so small, if they boil it, it will evaporate.

Which of the following quotes from the novel best supports why the presence of Uncle Jewiir changed the way Salva was perceived by the group of refugees?

• “As they began walking, Salva saw that Uncle had a gun-a rifle that he carried on a strap over one shoulder.”

• “Sometimes Uncle would walk with the other men and talk seriously about the journey.”

• “Uncle and the other leaders finally decided that the group had to rest.”

• “Salva could tell that because of his army experience and because he had a gun, Uncle was seen by the group as a kind of leader.”

Which of the following is NOT a struggle Salva is faced with when taking the journey across the Akobo desert?

• Salva’s shoes fall apart, forcing him to walk barefoot.

• Salva’s Uncle begins to grow impatient with Salva.

• Salva sustains a painful injury when he stubs his toe hard enough to remove his toenail.

• The desert is hot and the group is thirsty, but they must conserve their water.

Which of the following best describes the survival strategy Uncle teaches Salva in the desert?

• He teaches Salva the most effective ways to conserve water.

• He teaches Salva how to hunt and cook different kinds of meat.

• He teaches Salva to set small, achievable goals to keep himself from growing overwhelmed or defeated.

• He teaches Salva how to disguise himself as a member of the Nuer tribe.