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WorksheetsA Long Walk to Water Test Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
According to Dinka culture, Salva’s family was considered wealthy because they had many _________. Which word correctly completes this sentence?
wives
children
cattle
clothes
In the Dinka and Nuer cultures, it is expected that young boys:
will become soldiers in the rebel army
will get an education so that they may get jobs outside of the village
will take care of the cattle and/or go to school
will take care of the crops
The first time Salva returned to Sudan after being in the US was
when he received word that his father was ill
when his sister got married
to build a well in his village
to bury his father
According to Salva, the civil war that separated him from his family, was being fought because
the Dinka and the Nuer did not get along.
the government wanted to impose Islamic laws on the whole country.
the government officials had the majority of the wealth and the commoners remained poor.
the government wanted to take land away from the Dinka and Nuer tribes.
What inspires Salva to drill a well in his village?
Salva’s father became ill from unclean water.
Nya’s sister became ill from unclean water.
He remembered the dying men in the desert.
He wanted to give back to the country that gave him so much.
Nya is surprised that Salva is a Dinka. Why?
She is surprised because he did not have the Dinka scarring.
She is surprised because she didn’t think that a Dinka would ever help a Nuer.
She is surprised because he spoke English.
Both A and B
How did Salva get the money to build the wells?
He has a really good job that allows him to earn most of the money himself.
He travels around speaking about his cause and people make donations.
The United States Peace Corp provides most of the funding.
Both B and C
Which of the following themes is conveyed in the story?
Don’t give up in times of difficulty.
Sometimes you have to give up hope in order to survive.
Having a deep spiritual faith will get you through tough times.
It is important to fight for what you believe in.
“‘But once in a while, it’s good to take a break from work.” This is an example of
Memory moment
Aha moment
Contrasts and Contradictions
Words of the Wiser
Which of the following is an example of a Person vs. Self conflict?
Salva is determined to make it to Ethiopia.
Salva is almost drowned by the boy in the river.
Salva is grateful for his new family.
Salva fears that he will never see his family again.
