A Long Walk to Water Quiz

What is the name of the main character introduced in the first chapter of "A Long Walk to Water"?

• Nya

• Salva

• Linda

• Park

In Chapter 1, what event causes Salva to leave his school?

• A flood

• A fire

• An attack

• A celebration

How does the author use dialogue in Chapter 2 to reveal Salva's feelings about his family?

• By showing Salva's conversations with his friends

• By describing Salva's internal thoughts

• Through Salva's interactions with his teacher

• Through Salva's conversations with his family

What inference can be made about Salva's character based on his actions in the first three chapters?

• He is indifferent to his surroundings.

• He is brave and determined.

• He is easily frightened.

• He is selfish and uncaring.

Which of the following best describes the setting of the novel in the first three chapters?

• A bustling city

• A rural village in Sudan

• A desert in Egypt

• A coastal town

Analyze how the author uses the event of the attack in Chapter 1 to propel the action of the story.

• It introduces a new character.

• It forces Salva to flee and begin his journey.

• It provides background information about the war.

• It resolves the main conflict.

What central idea is introduced in the first three chapters of the novel?

• The importance of education

• The struggle for survival

• The power of friendship

• The beauty of nature

Evaluate the effectiveness of the author's use of Salva's internal thoughts to reveal his character in the first three chapters.

• It makes Salva seem distant and unrelatable.

• It provides insight into Salva's fears and hopes.

• It confuses the reader about Salva's intentions.

• It distracts from the main plot.

What textual evidence from Chapter 3 best supports the idea that Salva is resourceful?

• Salva's ability to find food in the wilderness

• Salva's decision to stay with his group

• Salva's memories of his family

• Salva's interactions with other children

Provide a summary of the main events in the first three chapters of "A Long Walk to Water."

• Salva attends school, experiences an attack, and begins his journey alone.

• Salva plays with friends, goes home, and eats dinner.

• Salva travels to a new city, meets new people, and starts a new life.

• Salva dreams of becoming a teacher, studies hard, and graduates.