A Long Walk to Water Chapter 1-3

How old does the novel say that Salva is in the beginning?

• Ten years old

• Twelve years old

• Eleven years old

• Nine years old

Answer explanation

In the beginning of the novel, Salva is described as being eleven years old. This detail is crucial for understanding his character's development and the challenges he faces throughout the story.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

What happens while Salva is in school listening to the teacher drone on with the lesson?

• The teacher calls him out for sleeping

• He hears gunshots outside in his village

• His friend gets in trouble and sent to the village leader

• His father comes to collect him because danger is near

Answer explanation

While Salva is in school, he hears gunshots outside in his village, indicating danger. This moment highlights the tension and fear present in his environment, making it the correct choice.

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CCSS.RI.7.3

What happens to Nya on her walk?

• she faces a lion

• she stops to talk to a friend who is also walking

• she is ambushed by soldiers

• she gets a thorn stuck in the bottom of her foot

Answer explanation

During her walk, Nya gets a thorn stuck in the bottom of her foot, which is a significant event that affects her journey. This choice is correct as it directly describes an incident that occurs to her.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

As Salva is forced to run into the wilderness, what thought keeps coming to his mind over and over?

• He is wondering where his family is and if he will see them again

• He is thinking that this is all a big mistake and they nee to go back to school

• He is wondering how the teacher is doing back at the school

• He is thinking that he left his school books laying on the ground

Answer explanation

Salva's primary concern as he runs into the wilderness is the fate of his family. He repeatedly wonders where they are and if he will ever see them again, highlighting his deep emotional turmoil and longing for his loved ones.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.9A

What is the purpose for Nya's walk each day?

• she is trying to get away from her family

• she is going to get food each day

• she is walking to the market to sell her family's goods

• she is walking to get water

Answer explanation

Nya's daily walk is essential for her family's survival, as she walks to get water. This is a crucial task in her community, highlighting the importance of water access in their daily lives.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

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CCSS.RL.7.1

The group decided to leave Salva while he was sleeping because (a)  

• he was hurt and couldn't continue

• he was a child

• he begged for food too much

• he needed to be returned to his mot

Answer explanation

The group decided to leave Salva while he was sleeping because he was a child. This choice reflects their concern for his vulnerability and the challenges he faced, making it a compassionate decision.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

What tribe is Salva from?

• Dinka

• Nuer

• Sudanese

• South Sudanese

Answer explanation

Salva is from the Dinka tribe, which is one of the largest ethnic groups in South Sudan. The Dinka people are known for their cattle herding and have a significant cultural influence in the region.

Why do the Dinka and Nuer tribes have a long history of trouble?

• they have been fighting over the village leaders

• They fight over land and water

• They speak different languages

• They have no trouble with each other.

Answer explanation

The Dinka and Nuer tribes have a long history of conflict primarily due to competition over essential resources like land and water, which are vital for their livelihoods, especially in the context of environmental changes.

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CCSS.RI.7.3

Why does the old woman tell Salva that he can no longer stay with her?

• She is running out of food

• She has no water

• She knows that she will be safer by herself

• He is mean to her

Answer explanation

The old woman tells Salva he can no longer stay with her because she knows that she will be safer by herself. This indicates her awareness of the dangers they face and her need to prioritize her own safety.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

At the end of Chapter 3, Salva is sitting in the barn by himself. What does he hear off in the distance?

• Lions roaring

• Dogs barking

• People's voices

• gunshots

Answer explanation

At the end of Chapter 3, Salva hears people's voices in the distance, indicating he is not alone and suggesting the presence of others nearby, which is a significant moment for him.

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CCSS.RL.7.1