Exploring Chapters 4-7 of A Long Walk to Water

What challenges does Salva face in Chapter 4?

• Salva discovers a hidden treasure in the forest.

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

• Salva finds a new family to live with.

• Salva learns to fly a plane to escape danger.

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How does the group Salva is with change in Chapter 5?

• Salva's group grows as new members join, creating a more supportive community.

• Salva's group becomes hostile and unwelcoming to newcomers.

• Salva's group becomes smaller as members leave, leading to isolation.

• Salva's group remains the same size with no new members joining.

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What is the significance of water in Chapters 4-7?

• Water represents purification, renewal, and the emotional transitions of characters.

• Water serves as a barrier between characters and their goals.

• Water is primarily a source of conflict among the characters.

• Water symbolizes destruction and chaos in the story.

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Describe the relationship between Salva and the other members of his group.

• Salva has a close bond with every member from the start.

• Salva is the leader of the group and everyone follows him.

• Salva's relationship with the group is entirely positive and supportive.

• Salva's relationship with the group is one of initial isolation that evolves into a mix of support and conflict.

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What event causes Salva to feel abandoned in Chapter 6?

• Salva feels abandoned when he loses his backpack.

• Salva feels abandoned when he is separated from his family.

• Salva feels abandoned when he arrives at a new village.

• Salva feels abandoned when the group leaves him behind.

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How does the author depict the theme of hope in these chapters?

• Hope is depicted through the absence of any positive outcomes or resolutions.

• The author emphasizes despair through dark imagery and hopeless situations.

• The theme of hope is illustrated by constant failure and loss of faith.

• The author depicts the theme of hope through resilience, uplifting imagery, and moments of personal triumph.

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What role does the character of Nya play in Chapters 4-7?

• Nya is a wealthy landowner who provides water to the community.

• Nya represents the struggles of her community with water scarcity and highlights themes of perseverance.

• Nya is a teacher who educates children about water conservation.

• Nya is a traveler who seeks adventure in distant lands.

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How does the setting influence the characters' experiences in these chapters?

• The setting has no impact on the characters' experiences.

• The setting significantly influences the characters' experiences by affecting their emotions, decisions, and interactions.

• Characters are unaffected by their surroundings in these chapters.

• The setting only influences the plot, not the characters.

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What are some key vocabulary words introduced in Chapters 4-7?

• happiness

• resilience, conflict, identity, transformation, courage

• friendship

• knowledge

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How do the experiences of Salva and Nya parallel each other in these chapters?

• Salva is focused on education while Nya is concerned with technology.

• Salva and Nya live in the same village and share similar daily routines.

• Salva and Nya both have abundant access to clean water and food.

• Salva and Nya both struggle with water scarcity and survival, highlighting the universal challenges faced in their environments.

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