Salva's Journey and Challenges

The video introduces 'A Long Walk to Water' by Linda Sue Park, focusing on two characters, Naya and Salva, in Southern Sudan. Naya's journey to fetch water highlights the challenges of daily life, while Salva's school experience is interrupted by the outbreak of war. The narrative explores themes of survival, family responsibilities, and the impact of conflict on young lives.

What challenge does Naya face during her journey to fetch water?

• Carrying a heavy container

• Crossing a river

• Avoiding wild animals

• Dealing with the heat

What language does Salva learn at school?

• Swahili

• French

• Arabic

• English

Why can't Salva attend school year-round?

• He has to work in the fields

• The school is too far

• He dislikes school

• His family moves during the dry season

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

• Fishing

• Making clay cows

• Playing soccer

• Swimming

What do the boys do when they manage to catch a small animal?

• Cook and eat it

• Keep it as a pet

• Release it

• Sell it

What interrupts Salva's school day?

• A fire drill

• A surprise test

• Gunfire

• A visitor

What does the teacher instruct the students to do during the gunfire?

• Hide under their desks

• Stay in the classroom

• Run home

• Flee into the bush

What is the main reason for the conflict in Sudan?

• Political corruption

• Economic issues

• Religious differences

• Territorial disputes

What does Salva see as he runs away from the school?

• A parade

• A peaceful village

• People celebrating

• Chaos and people fleeing

What is Salva's immediate reaction to the gunfire?

• He covers his head and panics

• He freezes in fear

• He laughs it off

• He calmly walks away