WorksheetsCh. 4-6 A Long Walk to Water Quiz
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Why does the second group NOT want to take Salva with them?
He will slow them down.
It means there is another mouth to feed.
He can't do hard work.
All of the above
How many trips a day does Nya make to the pond? Mark only one oval.
1
2
3
4
What is the group going to feast on?
Rabbit
Peanuts
Honey
Duck
Why does Nya's family move for 5 months a year?
They are following animals to hunt.
It's cooler.
They need to get water.
They visit distant relatives.
What happens when Salva steps on someone's hand?
He gets beaten.
He makes a new friend.
He gets kicked out of the group.
None of the above
What new danger does Salva face?
Lions
Tigers
Crocodiles
Snakes
What does Nya's mother fear?
Lions attacking
Running out of water
Rebels coming again
Losing a family member
Salva finds a family member. Who did he find?
His mother
His father
His uncle
His brother
What tragedy happens to Salva?
His friend dies.
His uncle is attacked.
The rebels attack.
They lose half the group to starvation.
Ch. 4 Who is Akeer?
Salva's aunt
Sophia's sister
Sarah's aunt
Nya's sister
Why does the group decide to let Salva come with them in Chapter 4?
Because he has food.
Because he is Dinka.
Because he has weapons.
Because he has a plan.
What does the old woman give Salva to carry with him?
Peanuts and a cup for drinking.
Almonds and pair of shoes.
Peanuts and a gourd for drinking.
A book and some peanuts.
What do the birds lead the group to find in a tree?
A nest with eggs.
A kite.
A beehive.
An alligator.
Why does Nya's family move to a different location?
So they will have water in the dry season.
Because they need a bigger dwelling.
To escape the war.
So they will be able to find more food.
Why are Salva's eyes swollen shut?
He was attacked and punched in the face.
He had an allergic reaction to the peanuts.
He forgot to wash his hands after shopping and got the Carona.
He was stung by bees trying to get the beehive.
Where does Marial tell Salva that they are walking to?
Egypt
Mt. Juliet
Lebanon
Ethiopia
What familiar face does Salva find among the group while they are walking?
His aunt
His uncle
His brother
Sarah and Sophia
Who is the leader of the group?
Uncle
Sophia
Sarah
Trump
What did the group see everyday resting in the shade of the small trees?
bees
birds
lions
anacondas
Ch. 6 How did Nya' s mother feel when her father and older brother went off to hunt?
Afraid
Happy
Sad
Ch.6 Who was the familiar voice Salva ran into?
Father
Uncle
Brother
Ch.6 "Topi" is another word for what type of animal?
Buffalo
Sheep
Antelope
What is the main idea of Salva’s story in Chapter 6?
Relatives are good providers and people should stay close to them.
Refugees should have weapons to protect themselves.
Refugees endure hard times and sadness during war.
What is the definition of "luscious"?
Dry and tasteless
Rich and appealing to the senses
Rough and unpleasant
Dull and boring
What is the meaning of "charred"?
Fresh and new
Burned and blackened
Wet and soggy
Cold and frozen
What word means "a temporary substitute for an item which one lacks"?
Sluggishly
Luscious
Makeshift
Charred
Which word describes something "rising and falling"?
Heaving
Solemn
Charred
Luscious
Which word describes doing something "in a slow and lazy way"?
Charred
Sluggishly
Solemn
Heaving
What word means "something that has been blackened by fire"?
Luscious
Makeshift
Charred
Solemn
The ___________ desert was amazing. I could not believe something could taste so good!
Charred
Luscious
Solemn
Sluggishly
After his alarm went off at 2:00am, Chad ______________ made his way to the bathroom to get ready for work.
Heaving
Sluggishly
Makeshift
Charred
When the principal noticed the boy’s pants were sagging, he gave him a rope to use as a _______________ belt.
Solemn
Makeshift
Luscious
Heaving
The wood was __________ after being in the fire for so long.
Charred
Luscious
Solemn
Sluggishly
The ceremony was very serious and ________________. No one wanted to talk of laugh for fear of being disrespectful.
Heaving
Solemn
Makeshift
Luscious
The boy's chest was _____________ as he struggled to catch his breath after running a mile.
Luscious
Heaving
Makeshift
Charred
