A Long Walk to Water Chapters 4-6

Front

What point of view is 'A Long Walk to Water' told from?

Back

The story is told from a third person point of view.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

How many months of the year does Nya have to walk to collect water?

Back

Nya has to walk 7 months of the year to collect water.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What was Nya's mother's fear when the men left to hunt?

Back

Nya's mother was afraid when the men left to hunt.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What term describes a group of Dinka individuals walking together?

Back

A cluster of Dinka individuals.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What does Buska follow to find a beehive?

Back

Buska follows a bird to find a beehive.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Front

What is the significance of water in Nya's life?

Back

Water is essential for survival and is a daily struggle for Nya, representing the hardships faced by her community.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What challenges does Nya face while collecting water?

Back

Nya faces long distances, physical exhaustion, and potential dangers from wildlife and conflicts.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

How does the setting influence the characters in 'A Long Walk to Water'?

Back

The harsh environment and scarcity of resources shape the characters' daily lives and decisions.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What role does community play in the lives of the Dinka people?

Back

Community provides support, shared responsibilities, and collective strength in facing challenges.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

How does the author use symbolism in 'A Long Walk to Water'?

Back

Water symbolizes life, struggle, and hope, while the journey to collect it represents perseverance.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2