Long Walk to Water Review

How does the wartime setting influence Salva’s behavior?

• He appears to be confused.

• He acts out of anger.

• He assumes the role of a caregiver.

• He accepts the responsibility of an adult.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The last three lines of the story show that Salva is —

• A. beginning to get upset

• B. wondering what to do

• C. worried about his family

• D. becoming aware of his situation

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Mark whether the phrase depicts Salva's internal or external conflict.

"Thoughts kept going through his head in rhythm with his steps."

• A. internal conflict

• B. external conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What additional information would help the reader predict what will happen to Salva? (There are three correct answers!)

• Salva is growing up in Sudan during a time when rebels controlled the country.

• More information about the rebels and the methods they used to gain control would help the reader predict what will happen to Salva.

• Salva asks a lot of questions, such as “Where are we going?” and “Where is my family?” and does not understand the rebels’ plans.

• To know how old Salva and his sister are.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the purpose of including the questions in italicized text throughout the story? (Select four correct answers!)

• The questions show how much Salva hates his home.

• “What are they going to do to us?” do not explain what is happening in the story.

• They are written as short, fleeting thoughts to show that Salva is upset and worried about what will happen to him and his family.

• The questions add tension and explain what Salva is confused about.

• The questions in italic text show Salva's thoughts.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Where are both Salva and Nya from?

• Ethiopia

• Northern Sudan

• Kenya

• Southern Sudan

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who did Salva reunite with in the land of the Atuot people?

• His father.

• His grandfather.

• His mother.

• His uncle.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How does the wartime setting influence Salva’s behavior?

• He appears to be confused.

• He acts out of anger.

• He assumes the role of a caregiver.

• He accepts the responsibility of an adult.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The last three lines of the story show that Salva is —

• A. beginning to get upset

• B. wondering what to do

• C. worried about his family

• D. becoming aware of his situation

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Mark whether the phrase depicts Salva's internal or external conflict. "Thoughts kept going through his head in rhythm with his steps."

• A. internal conflict

• B. external conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3