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A Long Walk to Water

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 5hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does it take to be a survivor? This is your opinion. Answer in complete sentences.

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2.

Which of the following is considered a character in a text?

a)

A person

b)

An animal

c)

Imaginary creatures

d)

All of the above

3.

What is the definition of setting according to your HNH Text?

a)

The time and place of when the story takes place.

b)

How the story ends.

c)

The turning point of the story.

d)

The main problem in the text.

4.

Which of the following is a conflict type that Salva faces in the text?

a)

Character vs. Self

b)

Character vs. Nature

c)

Character vs. Society

d)

All conflict types are present in the text

5.

BOOM! As mentioned in paragraph 1, is an example of which figurative language device.

a)

Oxymoron

b)

Idiom

c)

Simile

d)

Onomatopoeia

6.

In paragraph 7, Salva seems concerned and confused.What do Salva’s questions tell you about his internal conflict?

a)

Salva is scared and confused about not knowing anything about his family.

b)

Salva is angry that he does not know anything about his family.

c)

Salva is excited he knows nothing his family.

d)

Salva hit his head, that's why he doesn't remember his family.

7.

Based on the map of Sudan between paragraph 7 and 8, the reader can see that Sudan...

a)

Really cold and snowy

b)

In North America

c)

has different ecosystems in its environment.

d)

is in South America.

8.

In paragraphs 9-11 we see that Salva is looking for his tribe. Think about how it might feel to be lost. How does Salva’s reaction to the setting help you understand his character?

a)

Salva felt tired about not finding his family.

b)

Salva felt stressed about connecting to his villagers.

c)

Slava felt relief when he found familiar faces.

d)

Salva felt defeated that he did not recognize the villagers.

9.

In paragraph 17, look at each question. The author uses again and again. Why does the author repeat Salva’s question?

a)

The author repeats the questions to shows that Salva is forgetful about what he does.

b)

The author repeats the questions to shows that Salva remains hopeful and optimistic about finding his family.

c)

The author repeats the questions to shows that Salva is annoying himself with all the questions.

d)

The author repeats the questions to shows that Salva is keeping himself occupied with questions.

10.

Salva had an AHA MOMENT! (epiphany or sudden realization) What has Salva realized in paragraphs 40–46? Look for the words that show what he suddenly realizes something is wrong. Why might Salva’s fellow villagers have done this? Answer with R.A.C.E

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11.

Which of the following is NOT true about the selection?

a)

Salva is a rebel who battles the Sudanese government.

b)

The setting is Sudan during a civil war in 1985.

c)

Salva is fleeing from wartime violence.

d)

Many people have left their villages.

12.

In paragraph 4, Salva “lowered his head and ran” because —

a)

he was late and he had to get home

b)

it was beginning to thunderstorm

c)

he heard and saw what seemed to be an explosion

d)

he heard that a famous storyteller was coming to his village

13.

When Salva awakens at the end of the selection he —

a)

realizes he is abandoned and alone

b)

discovers the other villagers have taken his food

c)

realizes that his fear and confusion were part of a dream

d)

smells breakfast cooking

14.

1. Which of the following is an example of collapse?

a)

a falling tower

b)

a stack of paper

15.

Which of the following would cause most people to hesitate?

a)

skydiving

b)

knitting

16.

Which of the following is an example of scurry?

a)

a brown bear sitting down

b)

a running squirrel

17.

Which of the following would someone shoulder?

a)

a heavy package

b)

a baseball

18.

Which of the following is an example of veer?

a)

a car quickly changing direction

b)

a thin coat of paint

19.

Extra Credit: Which learning do you like the most?

a)

I like to learn at home online.

b)

I like to learn in school.

c)

I don't have a preference.