A Long Walk to Water - Chapters 3-4

What process does Nya follow at the pond to get water?

• Nya uses a bucket to scoop water from the pond.

• Nya filters the water using a cloth.

• Nya waits for the water to settle before collecting it.

• Nya boils the water before taking it home.

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The author sometimes places words into italics (slanted words) to:

• emphasize certain words or phrases.

• indicate a foreign language.

• highlight a title of a work.

• denote a thought or internal dialogue.

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How does Salva know that the woman he meets at the farm is a Dinka?

• The woman's traditional Dinka scarification marks.

• Salva observes the woman wearing a tee shirt that says Dinka.

• Salva observes the woman's clothing style.

• Salva observes the woman's language.

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What is the relationship between the Dinka and the Nuer?

• The Dinka and Nuer are allies.

• The Dinka and Nuer are enemies.

• The Dinka and Nuer have no relationship.e.

• The Dinka and Nuer are trading partners.

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Why does Salva say on page 17 that “Everything is upside down”?

• Because he is confused about the situation.

• Because he is physically upside down.

• Because he is happy about the changes.

• Because he is dreaming.

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Why does the old woman abandon him at the end of the chapter?

• She is afraid of him.

• Due to her old age, she feels it is safer for her to travel alone.

• She finds someone else to care for.

• She is forced to leave.

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Chapter 4 reveals Nya’s daily routine in more detail. Describe it.

• Nya fetches water from the pond every morning.

• Nya goes to school every day.

• Nya helps her mother in the kitchen.

• Nya plays with her friends all day.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What difficulties does Salva face as he walks with the group? How does his luck change at the end of the chapter?

• Salva faces hunger and exhaustion; his luck changes when he finds a beehive

• Salva faces wild animals; his luck changes when he meets a friendly tribe.

• Salva faces harsh weather; his luck changes when he finds shelter.

• Salva faces loneliness; his luck changes when he reunites with his family.

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