A Long Walk to Water Chpts 1-8 TEST

Why does Salva get separated from his family at the start of "A Long Walk to Water"?

• He gets lost while playing with friends.

• He is at school when the fighting comes to his village.

• His family sends him away to be safe.

• He chooses to leave by himself.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

In Chapter 3, what does the word "scurried" tell us about how the people moved?

• They moved slowly and carefully.

• They moved quickly and with urgency.

• They moved in a straight line.

• They moved without any purpose.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word "aroma" mean on page 36?

• Sweet; rich tasting

• A pleasant smell.

• To smell flowers.

• A horrible smell.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does it mean when it says "the sun was relentless" in Chapter 4?

• The sun was going down.

• The sun was nice and warm.

• The sun was very strong and wouldn't stop.

• The sun was behind the clouds.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Why does Nya walk to the pond every day in "A Long Walk to Water"?

• To get water for her family.

• To see her friends.

• To gather firewood.

• To attend school.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

In Chapter 6, what does the word "endure" tell us about Salva's journey?

• It is easy and fun.

• It is difficult and goes on and on.

• It is short and simple.

• It is exciting and adventurous.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What can we learn about Salva from what he does in Chapter 7?

• He only thinks about himself.

• He is brave and keeps trying.

• He is lazy and doesn't care.

• He is scared and shy.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the word "monotonous" mean in Chapter 8?

• It means dull and boring

• It means exciting and new

• It means cold and icy.

• It means dark and gloomy.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What part of Chapter 2 shows that Salva is hopeful even when things are tough?

• He gives up easily.

• He keeps looking for his family.

• He won't talk to anyone.

• He decides to stay in one place.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

In Chapter 5, what does the phrase "a flicker of hope" mean about how Salva feels?

• He feels like there is no hope at all.

• He feels a little bit hopeful.

• He feels very happy.

• He doesn't care about what is happening.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4