Themes and Events in 'A Long Walk to Water'

The transcript covers the story of 'A Long Walk to Water' by Linda Sue Park, focusing on Salva's separation from his family during the Sudanese Civil War and his journey to find safety. It also highlights Nia's daily struggle to fetch water in 2008. The narrative explores Salva's school life, village responsibilities, and the sudden outbreak of war that forces him to flee.

What is the main theme of the novel 'A Long Walk to Water'?

• A family vacation in Europe

• A detective solving a mystery

• The adventures of a girl in a magical land

• The journey of a young boy during the Sudanese Civil War

What is the significance of the year 1985 in Salva's story?

• It is the year he starts a business

• It is the year he moves to America

• It is the year he gets separated from his family

• It marks the beginning of his education

What task is Nia responsible for in her village?

• Building houses

• Fetching water

• Cooking meals

• Tending to livestock

How does Nia carry the water container?

• In a cart

• With a bicycle

• On her head

• By switching hands or dragging it

What language does Salva learn at school?

• French

• Arabic

• English

• Swahili

What role does Salva's father hold in the village?

• Cattle herder

• Village judge

• School teacher

• Village chief

What activity did Salva and the other boys enjoy during their free time?

• Playing soccer

• Making clay cows

• Climbing trees

• Fishing in the river

What do the boys do after successfully hunting an animal?

• Use it for a school project

• Give it to their parents

• Sell it in the market

• Roast it over a fire

What event disrupts Salva's school day?

• A surprise test

• A visit from a government official

• Gunfire and the outbreak of war

• A school play

What advice does the teacher give to the students during the gunfire?

• Stay in the classroom

• Run into the bush

• Run home quickly

• Hide under their desks