A Long Walk to Water Novel Review

In Nya's part, even though they finally struck water, she frowned because...

• it was human waste

• the water was brown and heavy-looking

• it was chocolate

• it was actually oil

Why did Salva's father sprinkle him with water?

• It is a custom for when those who are lost return.

• He had dirt on his face.

• He was hot and he wanted to help cool him off

What happened at the end of the book.

• Salva went to University in New York City

• Nya learned that the boss of the crew was Salva

• Salva was questioned by the police about his project

• Salva moved back to Sudan

The novel is divided into two stories because ______________

• The setting changes between the two characters

• Nya and Salva are brother and sister and both want to tell their side

• Nya's story helps us understand Salva's hardships when he lived in the village in the 1980's

• We wouldn’t fully understand Salva’s project in South Sudan without also knowing Nya’s story.

Which of the following is a theme from the novel A Long Walk To Water?

• Through hard work and perseverance, Salva was able to reunite with his family and find a way of providing fresh water to the people of South Sudan.

• Despite the war that engulfed his home, Salva was still able to find love.

• Salva’s bravery to come to America was able to inspire others to do the same as him.

• Salva was able to bring the people who destroyed his home to justice after going to America and studying to become a lawyer.

Who else does Salva learn survived the war?

• His friends from the village

• The old lady from the barn

• Several of the people he lead during their great walk

• His mother, sisters, and one brother

What does Salva learn from his cousin’s email?

• His entire family joined the militia

• His father is alive

• His Uncle Jewiir became a recognized war hero

• He has more brothers than he knew about

“I overcame all the difficult situations of my past because of all the hope and perseverance that I had.” What was Salva’s purpose for writing this message?

• To thank people for their support

• To encourage people to persevere during hard times

• To thank his uncle for his life message

What is the primary setting of 'A Long Walk to Water'?

• Sudan

• Kenya

• Ethiopia

• Uganda

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

• Linda Sue Park

• Suzanne Collins

• J.K. Rowling

• Lois Lowry