Exploring Chapter 14 of A Long Walk to Water

What was the initial reaction of the people when water started coming out of the borehole?

• They were disappointed.

• They were scared.

• They cheered and laughed.

• They ignored it.

What was the main issue with the water that came out of the borehole?

• It was too cold.

• It was too hot.

• It was brown and muddy.

• It was salty.

How did Salva describe the Kakuma refugee camp?

• A place with plenty of food.

• A place full of opportunities.

• A dreadful place like a prison.

• A beautiful and peaceful place.

Why did Salva decide to leave the Kakuma camp?

• He wanted to return to Sudan.

• He found a job opportunity.

• He was forced to leave.

• He heard of a better camp to the south and west.

What was Salva's main hope after moving to the Ifo camp?

• To get an education and work.

• To become a soldier.

• To move to another camp.

• To find his family.

Who was Michael and what did he teach Salva?

• A refugee who taught Salva how to cook.

• A teacher who taught Salva mathematics.

• An aid worker from Ireland who taught Salva English and volleyball.

• A local villager who taught Salva farming.

What was the first thing Michael taught Salva in English?

• How to write his name.

• The alphabet (ABC).

• Numbers.

• Basic greetings.

What rumor spread through the camp that excited Salva?

• The camp was closing down.

• Food supplies were increasing.

• 3000 boys and young men would be chosen to go to America.

• A new school was being built.

What were the criteria for being chosen to go to America?

• Only healthy orphans who had never been soldiers.

• Anyone who wanted to go.

• Only those who could speak English.

• Only families with children.

How did Salva feel when he finally saw his name on the list to go to America?

• Angry.

• Overjoyed and excited.

• Indifferent.

• Disappointed.