A Long Walk to Water Practice Quiz (Ch. 14-15)

What is the main event that occurs in Chapter 14 of "A Long Walk to Water"?

• Salva reunites with his family.

• Salva leads a group of boys to a refugee camp.

• Nya finds a new water source.

• Salva starts a new school.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which character's actions in Chapter 15 best demonstrate leadership qualities?

• Nya

• Salva

• Uncle Jewiir

• Michael

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

How does the author use dialogue in Chapter 14 to reveal Salva's determination?

• By showing Salva's conversations with his uncle.

• Through Salva's internal monologue.

• By depicting Salva's discussions with the boys he leads.

• Through Salva's interactions with aid workers.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What inference can be made about Nya's feelings towards the new well in Chapter 15?

• She is indifferent to the well.

• She is skeptical about its benefits.

• She is hopeful and excited.

• She is worried about its maintenance.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Analyze how the author develops the theme of perseverance in Chapter 14. Which event best supports this theme?

• Salva's decision to leave the refugee camp.

• Salva's leadership in guiding the boys.

• Nya's daily walk for water.

• The construction of the well.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Evaluate the effectiveness of the author's use of events in Chapter 15 to highlight the impact of the new well on Nya's community. Which event is most significant?

• The arrival of the drilling team.

• The first flow of water from the well.

• The community's celebration.

• Nya's conversation with her father.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the central idea of Chapter 14, and how is it supported by Salva's actions?

• The importance of education, supported by Salva's desire to learn.

• The power of community, supported by Salva's leadership.

• The struggle for survival, supported by Salva's journey.

• The significance of family, supported by Salva's memories.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

In Chapter 15, how does the author use Nya's perspective to develop the central idea of hope and change?

• By describing Nya's daily routine.

• Through Nya's interactions with her family.

• By showing Nya's reaction to the well.

• Through Nya's dreams for the future.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What textual evidence from Chapter 14 best supports the inference that Salva is becoming a leader?

• Salva's thoughts about his family.

• Salva's decision to leave the camp.

• Salva's encouragement to the boys.

• Salva's memories of his uncle.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does the author use the event of the well's completion in Chapter 15 to provoke a decision in Nya's community?

• It leads to a decision to build more wells.

• It prompts a decision to move closer to the well.

• It results in a decision to start a school.

• It causes a decision to plant crops.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1