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WorksheetsA Long Walk to Water Chapter 6 Comprehension Questions
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is one thing that Nya likes about the camp?
The idea that she gets to sleep in a makeshift tent.
Nya did not have to carry all of their things to the new camp.
Nya did not have to make two long trips to find water.
It gave her more time to hunt with her brother.
Nya’s mother does not like the camp. Which is NOT one of her reasons?
Nya’s mother is afraid that they will run in Dinka tribesmen.
She does not like the fact that they cannot bring any of their things.
She does not like that the family has to sleep in makeshift tents.
Her mother is upset that the water is not all that clean by the pond.
“Salva’s mouth opened and closed as if he was a fish.” What figurative term is being used in this sentence?
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Hyperbole
What does Salva infer about his uncle carrying the rifle?
He is dangerous, and he may hurt the others in the group.
He is a leader of the group.
He works for the government, and he will lead them to a safe place.
He has an easy way of hunting.
Uncle says, “Eh, Nephew!” he said in a cheerful voice. “We are together now, so I will look after you!”
What is NOT something Salva’s uncle is trying to do?
Salva’s uncle is trying to take his mind off of his family, and cheer him up.
Salva’s uncle is telling him that he will be his new guardian.
He is trying to make Salva worry.
Salva’s uncle is trying to instill hope in him.
Why is Salva so miserable after eating the Topi?
Salva’s uncle did not cook the meat enough.
Salva did not eat enough food.
Salva has never eaten Topi before, and it made his stomach extremely sick.
Salva ate too fast because he was so hungry.
Which is NOT an event working against the group’s survival?
The sun
Lions and the wilderness
Hunger
Mosquitos
“His face became very solemn when Salva told him that he had not seen nor heard a single word of his family in all that time.”
What does the word “solemn” mean?
Excited
Angry
Serious
Compassionate
What does the saying, “A cold fist seemed to grip Salva’s heart” mean?
Salva is cold, and he needs to find warmth.
Something punched Salva’s chest.
Salva is extremely upset and distraught over a situation.
Literally, a cold fist is gripping his heart.
“As he opened his eyes, he heard wailing.” What does the word “wailing” mean?
Yelling
In pain
Crying uncontrollably
Chaos
“They had no house and had to sleep in makeshift shelters.” Which would most likely be a makeshift housing?
Tent
Concrete structure
House
None of the above
