Exploring Chapters 7-9 of A Long Walk to Water

What significant event occurs in chapter 7 that impacts Salva's journey?

• Salva finds a new friend.

• Salva discovers a hidden treasure.

• Salva learns to hunt for food.

• Salva is separated from his family.

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How does the character of Nya evolve in chapters 7-9?

• Nya becomes more focused on her personal ambitions and wealth.

• Nya evolves from a focus on survival to a recognition of the importance of education and community change.

• Nya remains indifferent to her community and prioritizes her family's needs.

• Nya's character shifts towards a desire for isolation and independence.

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What challenges does Salva face while traveling with the group in chapter 8?

• Salva enjoys the journey with the group.

• Salva faces challenges such as keeping up with the group, fear of abandonment, and finding food and water.

• Salva leads the group through the journey.

• Salva finds plenty of food and water easily.

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Describe the importance of water in the lives of both Salva and Nya in these chapters.

• Water is vital for Salva's survival and hope during his journey, while for Nya, it represents the daily struggle for access to this essential resource.

• Water is only important for Nya's family and not for Salva.

• Salva finds water to be a burden during his journey.

• Nya has unlimited access to water without any struggle.

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What role does leadership play in Salva's experiences in chapter 9?

• Leadership creates confusion and fear among the group.

• Leadership is solely about authority and control.

• Leadership provides direction and hope, influencing Salva's growth as a leader.

• Leadership has no impact on Salva's journey.

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How does the author illustrate the theme of hope in chapters 7-9?

• The author emphasizes despair through dark imagery and tragic events.

• Hope is depicted through the characters' failures and setbacks.

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

• The theme of hope is ignored in these chapters, focusing instead on loss.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

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What are the key differences in the daily lives of Salva and Nya as depicted in these chapters?

• Salva enjoys a stable home life while Nya travels frequently.

• Salva and Nya both have the same daily routine of attending school.

• Nya faces survival challenges in a war-torn area, while Salva fetches water daily.

• Salva faces survival challenges and constant movement due to conflict, while Nya's life involves the repetitive task of fetching water.

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Identify a moment of conflict in chapter 8 and its resolution.

• The conflict is an internal struggle within the protagonist, resolved through self-reflection.

• The conflict is a misunderstanding between the protagonist and a rival, resolved through open communication.

• The conflict arises from a physical altercation, resolved by a third party intervening.

• The conflict is a disagreement over a shared resource, resolved by a coin toss.

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How does the setting influence the characters' actions in chapters 7-9?

• The setting encourages characters to collaborate and plan carefully.

• The setting creates an oppressive atmosphere that influences characters to act out of fear and urgency.

• The setting has no impact on the characters' decisions or behaviors.

• The setting provides a calm and peaceful environment that soothes the characters.

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What lessons does Salva learn about survival and resilience in these chapters?

• Salva realizes that luck is the only factor in survival.

• Salva learns the importance of adaptability, perseverance, teamwork, and maintaining hope for survival and resilience.

• Salva learns that isolation is key to survival.

• Salva discovers that giving up is sometimes necessary.

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