Exploring Chapter 17 of A Long Walk to Water

The transcript follows two narratives: Nia's excitement about a new school being built in her village, and Salva's emotional reunion with his father after years apart due to war. Salva learns about his family's hardships and is inspired to start a project to help Sudan. Despite challenges, he perseveres, motivated by his uncle's advice to tackle one problem at a time.

What did Nia's father reveal they were building?

• A barn

• A house

• A school

• A hospital

Why was Nia particularly excited about the new school?

• It was close to their home

• It meant girls could also attend

• It was a modern building

• It had a large playground

How did Salva recognize his father in the clinic?

• By his clothing

• By his voice

• By his name

• By his appearance

What illness did Salva's father suffer from?

• Cholera

• Guinea worms

• Malaria

• Tuberculosis

Why couldn't Salva visit his mother in the village?

• The village was too far away

• She was too ill to see visitors

• There was still war near the village

• She had moved to another country

What inspired Salva to come up with an idea to help Sudan?

• A conversation with a friend

• His father's blessing

• A dream he had

• A book he read

Who helped Salva with suggestions for his project?

• Chris and Louise

• His school teacher

• His uncle

• His father

What was Salva's main challenge in raising money for his project?

• Finding a venue

• Overcoming his fear of public speaking

• Getting government approval

• Finding volunteers

Where did Salva first speak to raise funds for his project?

• A church

• A library

• A community center

• A school cafeteria

What helped Salva feel more confident while speaking to the audience?

• Taking a deep breath

• Remembering his past leadership

• Reading a motivational book

• Practicing in front of a mirror