A Long Walk to Water: Chapter One Quiz

What is the unique narrative structure of 'A Long Walk to Water'?

• It is a non-fictional account.

• It follows two different stories in the same book.

• It follows a single story.

• It is a collection of short stories.

In what year does Nya's story take place?

• 2008

• 1995

• 2015

• 1985

What is Nya's main task described in the chapter?

• Cooking meals

• Herding cattle

• Fetching water

• Attending school

What language does Salva study at school?

• Swahili

• Arabic

• French

• English

Why can't Salva attend school year-round?

• He dislikes school.

• His family moves during the dry season.

• The school is too far away.

• He has to work in the fields.

What activity do Salva and his brothers enjoy while herding cattle?

• Swimming

• Making clay cows

• Playing soccer

• Fishing

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

• Keep it as a pet

• Roast and eat it

• Sell it

• Release it

What sudden event disrupts Salva's school day?

• A surprise test

• Gunfire

• A fire drill

• A visit from a government official

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

• Go home immediately

• Stay in the classroom

• Hide under their desks

• Run into the bush

What is the main reason for the conflict in Salva's region?

• Religious differences

• Land disputes

• Economic disparity

• Political corruption