Questions for Thirst by Varsha Bajaj

What is the main character's name in "Thirst"?

• Sarah

• John

• Kavya

• Alex

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Where does the story primarily take place?

• New York City

• Mumbai

• London

• Paris

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the central conflict of the novel?

• A Family Feud

• Surviving in a drought ridden village

• A treasure hunt

• A magical journey

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Who is Kavya's best friend in the novel?

• Maya

• Rahul

• Raj

• Arjun

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does Kavya discover in the old books in her attic?

• A map

• A recipe

• A letter

• A photograph

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the name of the dog Kayva befriends?

• Sparky

• Rover

• Buddy

• Max

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does Kavya's family react to the drought?

• The move to a different city

• They start conserving water

• They ignore it

• They pray for rain

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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 does Kavya find hidden in the basement of an abandoned house?

• A well

• A secret passage

• A chest

• A time machine

Who helps Kavya decipher the clues she finds?

• Her grandmother

• Her teacher

• A mysterious stranger

• Her brother

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does Kavya learn about her family history through her adventure?

• They were pirates

• They were farmers

• They were explorers

• They were inventors