WorksheetsUnit 5: A Long Walk to Water
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
As the jet suddenly ___ to the left, the passengers tightly gripped their armrests.
survived
scurried
collapsed
veered
As the recess bell rang, the children ___to the door.
scurried
veered
collapsed
confused
The nurse _____ in her bed exhausted after a busy twelve hour shift at the hospital.
veered
scurried
collapsed
worried
Why did Salva begin to run?
because he was being chased
because he was late for school
because he wanted to be in better shape
because he saw and heard an explosion
Which word best describes this selection?
angry
fearful
excited
hopeful
Which of the following is an example of a collapse?
a falling building
a stack of bills
Which of the following would cause most people to hesitate?
having an ice cream cone
skydiving
Which of the following is an example of scurry?
a sleeping dog
a running mouse
Which would someone shoulder?
a heavy backpack
a bouquet of flowers
BOOM!
Salva turned and looked. Behind him a huge black cloud of smoke rose. Flames darted out of its base. Overhead a jet plane veered away like a sleek evil bird.
How do the sentences above contribute to the rising action of the story?
They introduce the characters.
They establish a threatening tone.
They explain why it is important to get a good education.
They explain Salva's sadness.
Salva froze. All he could see was the gun's barrel, black and gleaming, as it moved toward his face.
The sensory language used above reveals what?
How threatened Salva feels by the rebels.
How annoyed Salva is with the rebels.
The great respect Salva feels toward the rebels.
Salva's poor vision.
Read paragraph 29 of the selection.
The soldier was holding the gun with only one hand. He was not aiming it; he was using it to lift Salva’s chin so he could get a better look at his face.
In what way does the paragraph help the reader understand the story events?
It reveals what guns look like.
It helps the reader visualize Salva’s family.
It helps the reader visualize what is happening to Salva.
It explains that the rebel would never really shoot anyone.
Which of the following definitions best matches the meaning for the word shouldered in the following sentence?
After that, no one objected. The men shouldered the heavy equipment and left the camp.
supported
suffered
put up with
carried
How does the wartime setting influence Salva’s behavior?
He accepts the responsibilities of an adult.
He cries a lot and feels sorry for himself.
He appears to be more confused than he is.
He acts out of anger and wants revenge.
Nobody. Nothing.
They had left him.
He was alone.
The last lines of the story show what?
That Salva has a well thought out plan.
How odd Salva must be.
That Salva is going to give up and join the rebels.
How bleak and hopeless Salva's situation seems.
Thoughts kept going through his head in rhythm with his steps (p.7)
What kind of conflict is this?
Internal
External
When will I see them again? (p.7)
What kind of conflict is this?
Internal
External
...rebel soldiers walking by the side of the road (p. 16)
What kind of conflict is this?
Internal
External
How does Salva feel the night he sleeps in the barn?
sick
bored
worried
cold
Who is the author of A Long Walk to Water?
Linda Lucille
Benjamin Button
Linda Sue Park
Sue Ann Park
