A Long Walk to Water - Chapter One Quiz

What year is Naya's story set in?

• 2008

• 1985

• 1995

• 2010

What is Salva's father's occupation?

• Farmer

• Cattle owner

• Village leader

• Teacher

What language does Salva learn at school?

• English

• Arabic

• Dinka

• French

Why can't Salva attend school all year round?

• His family moves during the dry season

• He has to work in the fields

• The school is too far

• He doesn't like school

What do Salva and the other boys make out of clay?

• Birds

• Toys

• Cows

• Houses

What does Salva's mother do when he comes home from school?

• Prepares a bowl of fresh milk

• Cooks dinner

• Reads him a story

• Takes him to the market

What event causes the teacher to tell the students to run?

• An earthquake

• A storm

• Gunfire

• A fire alarm

Where does the teacher instruct the students to run?

• Into the bush

• Home

• To the river

• To the village

What is the main reason for the war in Sudan according to the text?

• Land disputes

• Political power

• Economic issues

• Religious differences

What does Salva recall that makes him hungry during class?

• Eating roasted meat

• Drinking fresh milk

• His mother's cooking

• Playing with his brothers