A Long Walk to Water Comprehension

How are Nya’s and Salva’s stories connected?

• They are brother and sister.

• Salva helps build a well in Nya’s village.

• They meet while traveling.

• They both go to America.

What is the main theme of A Long Walk to Water?

• Friendship

• Being brave and surviving

• Money and success

• Getting even with others

How does Salva change in the story?

• He becomes more afraid.

• He loses hope of finding his family.

• He learns to lead and help others.

• He becomes greedy.

What problem does Nya have in the story?

• Finding food

• Walking far to get water

• Arguing with her family

• Not going to school

Why does Salva keep going when he wants to give up?

• He wants to find his village.

• His uncle encourages him.

• He wants to get rich.

• He is afraid of soldiers.

How does the author tell the story?

• Switching between Salva’s and Nya’s lives

• In one straight timeline

• With diary entries

• Through only talking

What lesson does Salva learn?

• Money is most important.

• Revenge is important.

• Hope and trying hard can help.

• Don’t trust others.

How does Salva help his community?

• He teaches at a school.

• He raises money.

• He builds wells to get water.

• He moves to America.

How does the author show the characters’ feelings?

• Through talking

• By describing their thoughts and actions

• By comparing them to animals

• By using flashbacks

What is one problem Salva faces in the desert?

• No water

• A lion attack

• Very hot and tired

• A sandstorm