WorksheetsExploring A Long Walk to Water
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Who are main characters introduced in the first chapter of "A Long Walk to Water"?
Nya
Salva
Michael
Akeer
What is the primary setting of the novel in the early chapters?
A bustling city
A desert
Southern Sudan
A refugee camp
Summarize the main event that happens to Salva in Chapter 2.
He finds a new friend.
He gets separated from his family.
He starts a new school.
He moves to a new country.
What is a recurring theme in the first ten chapters of the novel?
Friendship
Survival
Wealth
Technology
What symbol is used to represent hope and perseverance in the novel?
A tree
Water
A bird
A river
How does Nya's daily routine reflect the theme of survival?
She goes to school every day.
She helps her family with farming.
She walks long distances to fetch water.
She plays with her friends.
What inference can be made about Salva's character based on his actions in the early chapters?
He is easily discouraged.
He is determined and resilient.
He is selfish and uncaring.
He is uninterested in others.
Identify the main challenge faced by Nya in the first ten chapters.
Finding food
Attending school
Fetching water
Building a house
What event causes Salva to become separated from his family?
A flood
A war
A fire
A sandstorm
How does the author use the dual narrative structure to enhance the story?
By confusing the reader
By showing different perspectives on the same event
By highlighting the differences between past and present
By focusing only on Salva's journey
What is the significance of the title "A Long Walk to Water"?
It refers to a journey to find a new home.
It symbolizes the struggle for survival and hope.
It describes a race.
It is about a vacation trip.
Which character is eventually responsible for leading Salva's group?
Uncle Jewiir
Michael
Nya
Akeer
In Ch. 9 What happened to Salva in the desert that caused him terrible pain?
His toenail came off
He got bit by a snake
He was attacked by another group member
He passed out
What is the primary reason Nya's family needs to move during the dry season?
To find better grazing land for their cattle
To escape the war
To access a more reliable water source
To visit relatives in another village
Which tribe are Salva and his family a part of?
Nuer
Dinka
Jur-Chol
Atuot
Which tribe are Nya and her family a part of?
Dinka
Atuot
Jur-chol
Nuer
Which of the following is the best definition of a civil war?
A conflict between two countries
A conflict between family memebers
A conflict between different groups in a country
A conflict between many areas around the world
How did Salva's friend Marial die?
Marial got eaten by a lion.
Marial died from the shooting of the Nuer Tribe.
Marial died from starvation because there was no food around.
Marial died from dehydration because there was no water left for him.
How does the wartime setting influence Salva’s behavior?
He appears to be confused.
He acts out of anger.
He assumes the role of a caregiver.
He accepts the responsibility of an adult.
