A Long Walk to Water Chapter 1-3
Authored by Megan Walsh
English
6th - 8th Grade
CCSS covered
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This quiz focuses on reading comprehension and literary analysis of Linda Sue Park's novel "A Long Walk to Water," specifically covering the foundational chapters 1-3. The content is appropriate for middle school students, particularly grades 6-8, as it requires students to demonstrate literal comprehension, recall specific details, and understand character motivations and plot development. Students need strong reading comprehension skills to identify key story elements including character ages, plot events, cultural context, and cause-and-effect relationships. The questions assess students' ability to distinguish between main characters (Salva and Nya), understand the historical and cultural significance of tribal conflicts in Sudan, and recognize the survival challenges faced by children in war-torn regions. This type of detailed comprehension work builds critical thinking skills as students must differentiate between similar answer choices and demonstrate their understanding of the novel's dual narrative structure. Created by Megan Walsh, an English teacher in the US who teaches grades 6 and 8. This quiz serves as an excellent formative assessment tool to gauge student understanding after the initial reading assignment, ensuring students are grasping essential plot points and character development before progressing further into the novel. Teachers can effectively use this as a warm-up activity to review previous reading, as homework to reinforce comprehension, or as a quick check-in during guided reading sessions. The quiz structure supports differentiated instruction by allowing students to demonstrate their understanding through multiple-choice questions while building confidence with factual recall before moving to higher-order thinking tasks. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards RL.6.1, RL.6.3, and RL.7.1, which focus on citing textual evidence, analyzing character development, and demonstrating comprehension of literary texts through explicit details and inferences drawn from the reading.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RL.1.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RI.1.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RI.1.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RI.1.4
6.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RI.1.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
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