A Long Walk To Water ch. 7-8

Which sentence best explains how Salva’s perspective changes in chapter 7?

• He becomes more confident in his ability to survive alone.

• He feels increasingly angry about his situation and blames others.

• He learns to rely on his memories of family to push forward.

• He starts to question the importance of returning to his home.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What inference can be made about Nya’s character based on her reaction to the challenges she faces in gathering water?

• She enjoys the journey and sees it as an adventure.

• She feels that the task is unfair but accepts it as part of life.

• She refuses to complete the journey and asks for help.

• She becomes careless and rushes through the process.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

How does the author use the descriptions of the environment to emphasize the challenges faced by Salva? Choose all that apply.

• By describing the intense heat that drains his energy.

• By showing how others offer him comfort during the journey.

• By highlighting the scarcity of food and water in the area.

• By focusing on the dangers of wildlife in the region.

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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 role does the scene of Salva meeting strangers play in the overall development of the plot?

• It introduces a sense of hope and foreshadows a reunion.

• It creates tension by showing the distrust between travelers.

• It reveals Salva’s leadership potential as he takes control of the group.

• It delays the action to focus on Salva’s internal thoughts.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How do the details about Nya’s daily routine convey a central idea of the text?

• They highlight the physical and emotional toll of survival.

• They show the importance of family in her culture.

• They emphasize her love for the outdoors.

• They reveal her resentment toward her responsibilities.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the connotation of the word “endurance” as it is used to describe Salva?

•  A sense of despair and hopelessness.

• A feeling of strength and persistence.

• An attitude of resignation and defeat.

• A mindset focused on revenge.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

How does the author use contrast between Salva’s group and Nya’s village to develop a central idea? Select 2.

• By showing how Salva’s journey is focused on survival while Nya’s is routine.

• By emphasizing the communal efforts in Nya’s village versus the isolation Salva feels.

• By portraying both characters as equally optimistic about their futures.

• By revealing how both characters are affected by the scarcity of water.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which detail from the chapter best supports the theme of resilience?

• Salva continues to walk even after losing his family.

• Nya learns to carry heavier containers to save time.

• Salva feels stronger after drinking from a nearby stream.

•  Nya hopes that one day she won’t have to walk as far.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does the author use short sentences in certain passages to contribute to the tone of the chapter?

• To create a sense of urgency and tension.

• To show how the characters are growing tired.

• To develop a calm and peaceful tone.

• To emphasize the importance of dialogue.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the significance of the descriptions of Nya’s environment in developing a central idea of the text?

• They illustrate the harsh realities of her daily life.

• They highlight the beauty of her village’s natural surroundings.

• They reveal the physical challenges of accessing water.

• They show her pride in her role within the family.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2