A Long Walk to Water FINAL QUIZ

How does the author create a mood of terror and panic at the end of Chapter 1 when the shooting begins?

• By using calm and peaceful language to describe the setting.

• By describing the characters as laughing and relaxed.

• By using words like 'screamed' and 'frantically' to show fear and urgency.

• By focusing on the weather and environment.

Which type of figurative language is used in the sentence: "Overhead, a jet plane veered away like a sleek evil bird."?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

How does the author develop (show) Nya’s point of view?

• By describing Nya’s thoughts and feelings

• By focusing only on the setting

• By ignoring Nya’s experiences

• By using only dialogue between other characters

Which of the following best explains one connection between Nya’s and Salva’s stories?

• Both characters face challenges related to water and survival.

• Both characters are reunited with their families.

• Both characters travel to a new country.

• Both characters find a hidden treasure.

The setting impacts Nya’s life by:

• Making her journey to fetch water long and difficult.

• Providing her with easy access to clean water.

• Allowing her to attend school every day.

• Giving her plenty of free time.

How does the author foreshadow this tragic fate?

• By describing dark storm clouds gathering in the distance.

• By introducing a cheerful and lighthearted scene.

• By focusing on the character's daily routine.

• By mentioning a festival celebration.

A summary is a clear, short and sweet restatement of a text’s most important information. When you summarize literature, you should include which of the following?

• Only the main characters' names

• Unimportant details and side plots

• The main characters, setting, problem, and main events of the plot

• Every single event in the story

The author develops and contrasts their point of view by:

• Using evidence and examples to support their ideas.

• Ignoring opposing viewpoints.

• Only stating personal opinions without support.

• Focusing solely on one perspective.

The author develops and contrasts Nya and Salva's points of view in the story by:

• Using alternating chapters to show each character's experiences and thoughts.

• Describing only Salva's perspective throughout the story.

• Focusing solely on Nya's daily life and challenges.

• Presenting both characters as having the same experiences.

When Salva stubs his toe and falls behind, how does his uncle help him find the strength to carry on?

• By telling him stories to distract him

• By carrying him on his back

• By encouraging him to walk to the next landmark one step at a time

• By giving him extra food and water