Understanding Akeer and Salva's Journey

What is happening to Akeer at the beginning of the chapter?

• She is feeling better and playing outside.

• She is sick and being treated by doctors and nurses.

• She is traveling with Salva’s group.

• She is learning how to fish.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did the doctors and nurses give Akeer to help her feel better?

• A new blanket

• Two doses of medicine

• A bowl of soup

• A book to read

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why was coming upon the fishermen significant for Salva’s group?

• They learn about fishing.

• They are able to get food.

• They get new information about the war.

• They learn how to protect themselves from mosquitoes.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

According to the text, what page mentions Akeer receiving medicine?

• Page 10

• Page 45

• Page 50

• Page 30

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is a direct quote from the text about Akeer’s treatment?

• “She was given a new dress.”

• “She has been given ‘two doses of medicine’ by the doctors and nurses in the tent.”

• “She ran to the river to fetch water.”

• “She learned to fish from the fishermen.”

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What can you infer from the last two paragraphs of the chapter (page 50)? (Select the best answer.)

• The travelers are excited about the next part of their journey.

• The travelers are concerned about the next part of their journey.

• The travelers are planning to stay with the fishermen.

• The travelers have plenty of water ahead.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What does the group’s encounter with the fishermen suggest about their situation?

• They are learning new skills for survival.

• They are desperate for food and resources.

• They are planning to settle by the river.

• They are not interested in the fishermen.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What does the author’s description of Akeer’s recovery tell us about the medical care available to the group?

• It is advanced and modern.

• It is limited but helpful.

• It is not available at all.

• It is only for adults.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What evidence from the text supports the idea that water will be scarce in the next part of the journey?

• The travelers are happy and relaxed.

• The travelers are concerned about the next part of their journey.

• The travelers are planning to fish.

• The travelers are fighting with each other.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Based on the information given, what might happen to the group if they do not find more water?

• They will have to turn back.

• They may face dehydration and danger.

• They will find another group to join.

• They will settle by the river.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1