Exploring Chapter 7 of A Long Walk to Water

What is Nia's main concern about her sister Akhir?

• Akhir is very ill and not responding.

• Akhir is not playing with other children.

• Akhir is not going to school.

• Akhir is not eating enough.

What does Nia's family consider doing to help Akhir?

• Taking her to a distant medical clinic.

• Waiting for her to recover on her own.

• Giving her traditional medicine.

• Taking her to a nearby village.

Why is Salva so afraid during the walk?

• He is afraid of running out of food.

• He is afraid of the dark.

• He is afraid of getting lost.

• He is afraid of lions.

What happened to Salva's friend Mariel?

• He got lost in the desert.

• He was captured by soldiers.

• He was taken by a lion.

• He fell into a river.

What does Salva's uncle promise to do to protect him?

• Find more food.

• Stay awake and keep watch.

• Build a shelter.

• Find a safe path.

What is the significance of the Nile River in the story?

• It is where they find shelter.

• It is a barrier they need to cross.

• It is where they meet other travelers.

• It is a source of food.

How do the group members construct the boats?

• Using metal sheets.

• Using wood and nails.

• Using reeds and tying them together.

• Using animal skins.

What helps Salva feel a little better during the boat construction?

• Sleeping well at night.

• The hard work of gathering reeds.

• Talking to his uncle.

• Eating a good meal.

What does Salva notice about the boat builders?

• They are very strong.

• They are very skilled.

• They are very quiet.

• They are very fast.

How does Salva feel as they begin to cross the Nile?

• Excited and happy.

• Nervous and scared.

• Angry and frustrated.

• Exhausted and determined.