A Long Walk to Water - Chapter 1 Quiz

What is the main focus of the book 'A Long Walk to Water'?

• A fictional story about a boy's adventure

• A true story about two different people in Sudan

• A historical account of Sudanese politics

• A guide to surviving in the desert

What is Salva's primary language at home?

• Arabic

• Swahili

• Dinka

• English

Why can't Salva attend school all year round?

• He has to work in the fields

• The school is too far away

• He dislikes school

• His family moves during the dry season

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

• Playing soccer

• Fishing in the river

• Making clay cows

• Building treehouses

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

• They released it back into the wild

• They roasted it over a fire

• They traded it for goods

• They took it home to their parents

What was Salva's reaction to the gunfire at school?

• He calmly walked home

• He hid under his desk

• He ran into the bush

• He ignored it and continued studying

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

• Run home quickly

• Hide under their desks

• Stay in the classroom

• Run into the bush

What was the main reason for the conflict in Sudan?

• A fight for control of natural resources

• Religious differences between the north and south

• A dispute over land ownership

• A disagreement over language policies

How did Salva feel as he ran into the bush?

• Excited for an adventure

• Terrified and confused

• Relieved to leave school

• Angry at his teacher

What did Salva see as he ran away from the school?

• A herd of cattle

• A group of soldiers marching

• People shouting and waving guns

• A peaceful village