Exploring Chapters 4-6 of A Long Walk to Water

What challenges does Salva face in Chapter 4?

• Salva finds a new family to live with.

• Salva faces separation from his family, feelings of abandonment, and struggles for food and safety.

• Salva discovers a hidden treasure in the forest.

• Salva learns to hunt and gather food easily.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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How does the group of refugees react to Salva's presence?

• The group of refugees immediately welcomes Salva with open arms.

• The group of refugees is initially suspicious but gradually accepts Salva.

• The group of refugees is hostile and drives Salva away.

• The group of refugees ignores Salva completely.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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What significant event occurs in Chapter 5 that impacts Salva?

• Salva learns to hunt for food.

• Salva receives a letter from his family.

• Salva finds a new friend.

• Salva is separated from his family.

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Describe the relationship between Salva and the other children in the group.

• The other children ignore Salva and do not interact with him at all.

• Salva's relationship with the other children evolves from isolation to camaraderie as they support each other during their journey.

• Salva is always the leader and the other children follow him without question.

• Salva and the other children have a competitive relationship, often trying to outdo each other.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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What does the character of Nya represent in these chapters?

• Nya represents wealth and privilege.

• Nya symbolizes ignorance and apathy.

• Nya embodies the concept of freedom and independence.

• Nya represents resilience and the struggle for survival.

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How does the theme of survival manifest in Chapters 4-6?

• The theme of survival manifests through characters' struggles with their environment and interpersonal conflicts, highlighting resilience and adaptability.

• Characters thrive without facing any challenges.

• The theme of survival is irrelevant in these chapters.

• Survival is only depicted through flashbacks of the characters' pasts.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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What role does water play in the lives of the characters?

• Water is only used for drinking and has no deeper meaning.

• Water represents the characters' financial struggles.

• Water is essential for survival and symbolizes emotional connections among the characters.

• Water is a source of conflict and does not connect the characters.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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How does the author illustrate the concept of hope in these chapters?

• The author depicts hope through characters' despair and failures.

• The author illustrates hope through characters' resilience and dreams for a better future.

• The author conveys hope by focusing on the inevitability of loss.

• Hope is shown through the bleakness of the characters' situations.

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What are some key vocabulary words introduced in Chapters 4-6?

• strategy

• innovation

• resilience, empathy, conflict, perspective, transformation

• happiness

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How do the experiences of Salva and Nya differ in these chapters?

• Salva enjoys a peaceful life while Nya travels to a new home.

• Salva faces displacement and survival challenges, while Nya deals with the daily struggle for water.

• Nya faces challenges of war while Salva searches for food.

• Salva and Nya both have access to clean water and safety.

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