Exploring Chapters 16 & 17 of A Long Walk to Water

What significant event occurs in Chapter 16 that impacts Salva's journey?

• Salva discovers a hidden treasure.

• Salva learns that his family is likely dead.

• Salva finds a new group of friends.

• Salva receives a letter from his family.

How does the character of Nya evolve in Chapter 17?

• Nya remains indifferent to education and focuses only on her daily chores.

• Nya evolves from focusing solely on survival to understanding the importance of education and community change.

• Nya decides to abandon her family to pursue a life of adventure.

• Nya becomes a leader in her community without any prior experience.

What challenges does Salva face while traveling in Chapter 16?

• Salva encounters friendly travelers offering help.

• Salva finds an abundance of food and water.

• Salva enjoys pleasant weather throughout his journey.

• Salva faces harsh weather, limited supplies, emotional distress, fatigue, and fear of the unknown.

Describe the importance of water in the lives of the characters in these chapters.

• Water is essential for survival, symbolizing life and influencing the characters' emotional and physical well-being.

• Characters rarely interact with water in these chapters.

• Water is only important for drinking and has no emotional impact.

• Water serves as a backdrop with no significance to the plot.

What role does community play in Salva's experiences in Chapter 16?

• Community has no impact on Salva's journey.

• Community provides support, companionship, and hope for Salva.

• Community creates fear and distrust among the group.

• Community isolates Salva from others.

How does the author illustrate the theme of perseverance in these chapters?

• The author shows perseverance through characters who give up easily.

• The author depicts perseverance by focusing solely on characters' successes without struggles.

• The author illustrates perseverance through characters who face challenges and continue to strive towards their goals despite setbacks.

• The theme of perseverance is illustrated by characters who avoid challenges altogether.

What new characters are introduced in Chapter 17, and what are their roles?

• Alex and Maya are the new characters introduced in Chapter 17; Alex is a strategist and Maya is a healer.

• Ethan and Sarah; Ethan is a merchant and Sarah is a bard.

• Liam and Zoe; Liam is a warrior and Zoe is a mage.

• No new characters are introduced in Chapter 17.

How does Nya's daily routine reflect the struggles of her community in Chapter 17?

• Nya spends her day studying in school, highlighting educational opportunities.

• Nya's routine shows her community's wealth and abundance of resources.

• Nya's daily routine of fetching water illustrates her community's struggle with resource scarcity and the physical toll of limited access to clean water.

• Nya's daily tasks are focused on farming, indicating agricultural prosperity.

What emotions does Salva experience as he reflects on his past in Chapter 16?

• Anger, confusion, and indifference.

• Relief, happiness, and apathy.

• Joy, excitement, and fear.

• Sadness, nostalgia, and determination.

In what ways do the narratives of Salva and Nya intersect in these chapters?

• Salva and Nya both find treasure in their journeys.

• Salva and Nya are both royalty in their respective stories.

• Nya helps Salva find his family in the desert.

• Salva and Nya's narratives intersect through their shared experiences of struggle for water and survival.