A Long Walk To Water ch. 9-10

What motivates Nya to hang back when the visitors arrive in the village?

• She is not interested in meeting the strangers.

• She is shy about meeting new people.

• She feels sick and tired after her daily chores.

• She doesn’t trust people from outside her village.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

What inference can be drawn about the visitors’ purpose in coming to Nya’s village?

• They are looking to build homes.

• They want to teach the villagers farming techniques.

• They are investigating a potential water source.

• They are planning to take children to another village.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What detail in the text conveys the central theme of perseverance in Salva’s journey?

• “Salva stubbed his bare toe on a rock, and his whole toenail came off.”

• “Uncle continued in this way for the rest of the walk.”

• “At last, the sun was reluctantly forced from the sky.”

• “Salva reached for his gourd. He knew it to be half full.”

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which sentence best illustrates the harsh conditions of the desert environment?

• “The first day in the desert felt like the longest day Salva had ever lived through.”

• “There was neither wisp of cloud nor whiff of breeze for relief.”

• “Even breathing became an effort.”

• “The fierce heat sent up shimmering waves.”

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does Uncle Jewiir contribute to Salva’s perseverance? (Select 3.)

• He reminds Salva of his family and village.

• He uses Salva’s full name to motivate him.

• He carries Salva’s water gourd for him.

• He gives Salva tamarind to provide comfort and energy.

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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

What theme is reinforced when the group encounters the collapsed men in the desert?

• The value of courage

• The importance of survival

• The inevitability of loss

• The strength of community

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What does Nya’s reaction to the men’s declaration about water reveal about her character?

• She is optimistic about change.

• She is skeptical and realistic.

• She is curious and eager to learn.

• She is indifferent to the situation.

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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

Why does the author describe the group leaving the bodies behind in such vivid detail?

• To highlight Salva’s growing fear of death.

• To criticize the group for not burying the dead.

• To emphasize the difficulty of survival in the desert.

• To show the emotional toll on Salva as he matures.

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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 central idea is conveyed through the actions of the women who give water to the collapsed men?

• Compassion can exist even in dire circumstances.

• Sacrifices are not always worth the risk.

• Only the strongest survive.

• Unity is essential for survival.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which detail from the text best supports the idea that Salva is becoming more resilient?

• “Salva lifted his head, the sobs interrupted by surprise.”

• “Chewing on the sour juicy fruit made Salva feel a little better.”

• “Each time, Salva would think of his family and his village.”

• “Salva reached for his gourd. He knew it to be half full.”

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1