A Long Walk to Water Quiz

What is the central idea of Chapter 8 of "A Long Walk to Water"?

• The importance of water and survival in the desert.

• Salva’s journey toward becoming a leader and his struggles with isolation.

• The challenges of traveling alone in a harsh environment.

• The bond between Salva and his family.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

Which of the following best supports the central idea that Salva is beginning to take on a leadership role in the group?

• Salva continues to be silent, letting others lead.

• Salva encourages the group to stay together and keep walking, even when they are tired.

• Salva isolates himself, feeling like he has no purpose in the group.

• Salva argues with the group, saying they should rest longer.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

How does Salva’s memory of his family support the theme of hope in Chapter 8?

• It makes him feel hopeless, as he believes he will never see them again.

• It motivates him to keep moving forward, despite the hardships, in the hope of finding them.

• It causes him to forget about the journey and focus on the past.

• It gives him an excuse to stop walking and wait for them.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which supporting detail best illustrates the harsh environment Salva and the group are traveling through in Chapter 8?

• Salva and the group talk about finding a nearby river.

• The sun’s intense heat, making Salva feel like the heat is “squeezing the life out of him.”

• The group spends their days sitting in the shade, resting.

• Salva notices beautiful flowers growing along the path.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

How does the author use the setting in Chapter 8 to enhance the central idea of survival?

• The setting is described as pleasant, making the characters’ struggle less significant.

• The desolate and dry environment highlights the difficulty of finding food and water.

• The lush environment makes Salva’s journey seem easier.

• The setting is irrelevant to the overall plot of survival.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Salva’s character develop in Chapter 8?

• He becomes more confident in his decisions and starts to lead others.

• He becomes more fearful and begins to isolate himself from the group.

• He becomes distracted and loses hope.

• He starts to doubt his ability to survive.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following quotes from Chapter 8 best supports the idea that Salva’s inner strength is growing?

• “Salva thought about how his family might be faring. He had no way to know, but he had to keep going.”

• “He wanted to stop and rest, but he kept his thoughts to himself, trying not to show his weakness.”

• “The heat was unbearable, but Salva did not complain.”

• “Salva closed his eyes and dreamed of a better place, far away from the desert.”

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

What is the effect of the author’s description of the setting (the desert) on the reader’s understanding of the central idea of survival in Chapter 8?

• It creates a sense of urgency and difficulty, emphasizing the challenge of survival.

• It suggests that survival in the desert is easy and straightforward.

• It creates a calm and peaceful environment, making the journey less challenging.

• It makes the reader feel that the journey is irrelevant to the characters’ survival.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Which of these statements best reflects a theme in Chapter 8 of "A Long Walk to Water"?

• The power of family is essential to survival.

• Overcoming adversity leads to personal growth and leadership.

• Rest is more important than movement in difficult circumstances.

• Hope only exists when we can see the end of our journey.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

How does the author’s choice to describe Salva’s internal thoughts contribute to the development of the central idea of survival?

• It shows how Salva is constantly battling between hope and despair.

• It demonstrates that Salva is more focused on his past than the future.

• It reveals that Salva is growing more fearful of the desert.

• It suggests that Salva will give up on his journey soon.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4