A Long Walk to Water Comprehension

In chapter 2, Salva is put in the group of women and children. They continue walking and sleep that night in a nearby barn. What does Salva awaken to?

• gunshots fired

• being alone

• a lion

• something cooking.

In chapter 3, Nya finally reaches water, the pond is...

• dirty, muddy, busy

• dirty, barren (empty)

Why does Nya put a cloth donut on her head in chapter 3?

• She likes the way the donut looks, it matches her aesthetic.

• This is what all women in Sudan wear when they are in public.

• This helps her carry water more easily.

How Does Salva know what tribe the woman is apart of in Chapter 3?

• Because of where her home is located

• Because of what style of dress she is wearing

• Because of the scars she has on her face

• Because of the language she speaks

In chapter 3, why does the women think it's best for her and Salva to seperate?

• Because she needs water and thinks it is safer to travel alone.

• Because she needs water and doesn't enjoy his company.

• Because she needs water and is tired of having to feed Salva.

• Because she needs water and wants to avoid being seen by the rebels.

What does the woman give Salva when she first meets him?

• pumpkin seeds

• peanuts

• pears

• pinepple

What tribe is Salva from?

• Dinka

• Dyelinka

• Delanie

• Deleware

What was the name of Salva's village?

• Loun-Ariik

• Deim Zubeir

• Nasir

• Torit

What did Nya use to drink water out of the pond?

• Her hands

• A cup

• A plastic bottle

• A gourd

How long did Salva stay with the old woman?

• A couple of weeks

• A month

• A few days

• For the night