A Long Walk to Water Novel Review

What is the name of the female, main character in the story?

• Akeer

• Salva

• Nya

• Mariel

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the purpose of Nya's journey each day?

• To escape the war

• To collect water

• To feed her family

• To help her cousins

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which sentence from Salva’s message best shows that Salva is hopeful?

• “This book is based on the true story of my life”

• “I am thankful to a great many people.”

•   “My dreams of helping the people back home in Sudan are beginning to come true.”
   

• “I would have not made it without these two things.”

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What point of view is the story in and who is the narrator's main focus in the story?

• 3rd person limited (Salva)

• 1st person (Nya)

• 3rd person limited (Uncle Jewirr)

• 3rd person omniscient (there is not just one focus)

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

How do Salva and Nya's stories connect?

• Salva is Nya's uncle and they are reunited when Salva goes back home.

• Salva is in charge of building a well in Nya's village.

• They meet while Salva and Nya's tribes are at war.

• Salva is a teacher at Nya's new school in her village.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

• Survival and perseverance

• Love and friendship

• Betrayal and revenge

• Wealth and power

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'A Long Walk to Water'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Flashback

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the significance of water in the novel?

• It symbolizes life and hope.

• It represents wealth.

• It is a source of conflict.

• It is a symbol of power.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who is the author of 'A Long Walk to Water'?

• Linda Sue Park

• Suzanne Collins

• J.K. Rowling

• Harper Lee

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What narrative structure is used in 'A Long Walk to Water'?

• Alternating between two timelines

• Chronological order

• Flashback only

• Stream of consciousness

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9