A Long Walk to Water Ch. 1-8 Study Questions

Which of the following options most likely explains why going to the pond is easier for Nya than returning from the pond?

• There are no thorns on the way there.

• She eats her morning snack on the way.

• Her jug is empty when she goes to the pond.

• Nya’s friends walk with her to the pond.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following inferences about Salva’s family is best supported by the text?

• They are the wealthiest family in the village.

• They are well-respected in the village.

• They have always been land-owners.

• They are supportive of the rebel soldiers.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

The teacher’s urgent instructions to his students mainly suggest that _____________________.

• he is unfamiliar with war

• the village is not safe

• he has bad judgment

• the village was bombed

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following options most closely explains why Salva tries to join the men’s group at the rebel camp?

• He thinks it is the honorable decision.

• He thinks he will be better protected in that group.

• He does not want to be called a coward.

• He considers himself a man despite his age.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

When the group from Loun-Ariik abandons Salva, it adds to the development of the text mainly by _____________.

• explaining why Salva feels dizzy

• suggesting that his age makes him a burden

• implying that he has a hard time making friends

• demonstrating how cruel people can be

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following options best explains why Salva decides he can trust the old woman?

• They are both from the Dinka tribe.

• She looks kind and harmless.

• She tells him that she knows his father.

• She offers him peanuts.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

When Nya takes her sister Akeer to the pond, it mainly shows that _______________.

• Nya’s mother does not trust her on her own

• Akeer must learn how to fetch water

• Akeer begged to go with Nya

• it is not safe for Nya to go alone

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following most likely explains why Buksa is a valuable member of the group? Chapter 4, page 24

• He has a great sense of humor.

• He knows how to locate beehives.

• He is very talented.

• He has a nice singing voice.

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which of the following options best explains why Nya’s family does not always live by the lake?

• The Dinka don’t let the Nuer live there year round

• They can only live there when the lake is full of water.

• They can only live at the lake when their tribe, the Nuer, is in power.

• The Dinka and the Nuer tribes fight there during the wet season.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following inferences about Marial is best supported by Chapter 5?

• He thinks Salva worries too much.

• He is unafraid of the future.

• He understands Salva well.

• He likes to make jokes.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1