A Long Walk to Water Practice Quiz (Ch. 7-10

What is the main challenge Salva faces in Chapter 7 of "A Long Walk to Water"?

• Finding food

• Crossing the river

• Avoiding wild animals

• Dealing with the heat

In Chapter 8, how does the author use dialogue to reveal Salva's feelings about his journey?

• By showing Salva's conversations with his uncle

• By describing Salva's internal thoughts

• By detailing Salva's interactions with other children

• By narrating Salva's dreams

What inference can be made about Nya's character based on her actions in Chapter 9?

• She is impatient and reckless

• She is determined and responsible

• She is fearful and timid

• She is indifferent and lazy

Which event in Chapter 10 propels the action forward significantly?

• Salva's group finding a water source

• The arrival of a new group of refugees

• Salva's uncle being killed

• Nya's family moving to a new location

What is the central idea of Chapters 7-10 in "A Long Walk to Water"?

• The importance of education

• The struggle for survival

• The power of friendship

• The impact of war

How does the author develop the theme of perseverance in Chapters 7-10?

• By showing Salva giving up on his journey

• By illustrating Nya's daily routine

• By depicting Salva's continued efforts despite challenges

• By describing the landscape in detail

What textual evidence from Chapter 9 best supports the idea that Salva is growing as a leader?

• Salva's decision to leave the group

• Salva's ability to find food for the group

• Salva's encouragement to others to keep moving

• Salva's silence during the journey

Which of the following best describes the relationship between Salva and his uncle in Chapters 7-10?

• Strained and distant

• Supportive and guiding

• Competitive and hostile

• Indifferent and uncaring

How does the author use events in Chapter 10 to reveal complex aspects of Salva's character?

• By showing Salva's reaction to his uncle's death

• By detailing Salva's dreams of home

• By describing Salva's interactions with strangers

• By narrating Salva's thoughts on the future

Evaluate the effectiveness of the author's use of dialogue in Chapter 8 to provoke a decision in Salva. What decision does it lead to?

• To stop walking and rest

• To continue leading the group

• To find a new path

• To return home