WorksheetsCh. 1-9 A Long Walk to Water
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 50mins
Ch.7 What is wrong with Akeer?
She has no friends
She is sick from dirty water
She has been bitten by a bug
What happened to Marial, Salva's friend?
He found his parents
He did of starvation
He was eaten by a lion
He was made a leader
What challenge are Nya and her family facing at the end of Chapter 7?
They must decide whether or not to stay in the camp or take Akeer to the medical clinic
They must decide whether or not to give Akeer medicine
They must decide whether or not Akeer should be allowed to go get water with Nya
What evidence was there that led the group to believe a lion took Marial?
Drag marks near the spot where he slept
His clothes were in tatters and left behind
They heard him scream in the middle of the night
A few splotches of blood were near the path
Ch. 7 Where does Uncle tell Salva that they are heading?
Back to the village
Away from war
Ethiopia
Sudan
Ch. 7 Why can't Akeer have clean water to drink?
Her family does not have the money
She does not have access to bottled water
Her family can't collect enough water to boil it
She has no bottles.
Ch. 8 How do they survive the challenge of trying to cross the Nile River?
They swim hard and fast
They work together to form a bridge using only their bodies
They build boats or canoes to cross the Nile
In Chapter 8, Salva has a flashback of his father on a bicycle. What did Salva's father sometimes bring him?
Mangos
Bananas
Candy
Toys
What challenge must Salva survive at the end of Chapter 8?
Crossing the Akobo Desert
Crossing the Sahara Desert
Walking the vast plains of Kenya
Swimming the crocodile-infested Nile River
Ch. 8 What or who attacks Salva and the rest of the group while they are sleeping by the river?
Lions
Mosquitos
Snakes
soldiers
Ch.9 What subject are the visitors to Nya's village discussing with the village's chief?
Building schools
Water
The war
The Dinka tibe
Ch. 9 How long did Uncle say that it would take to cross the Akobo desert?
Five Days
Six weeks
Three days
Two days
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
Ch. 9 What does one woman in the group do for the dying men in the desert?
Gives him food
Helps him up
Gives him water
Buries him after he dies
Ch.9 What does Salva's uncle do to keep him going during the long journey?
Calls him by his whole name
Gives him food and water
Gave him a special necklace with superpowers
Salva’s route goes from Loun-Ariik to Kakuma. What environments does he travel through?
Desert and savannah
Mountains and forests
Urban areas and rivers
Plains and lakes
Before his village was attacked, Salva was daydreaming about his life at home. What are some things we learned about him in this passage?
He enjoyed being greeted by his mother with a cup of milk after school.
He was responsible for getting water every day.
He disliked going to school.
He was excited about the upcoming harvest.
At this time (1985) why are North Sudan and South Sudan fighting?
Religious differences
Economic reasons
Water rights
Cultural conflicts
Salva’s choice to step forward when his group was with the rebels tells the reader something about his character - what is it?
He is brave.
He is fearful.
He is indecisive.
He is careless.
Why does Salva keep repeating the words, “where is my family” throughout the chapter?
He is trying to remember his family.
He is worried about their safety.
He is practicing his language skills.
He is trying to distract himself.
Why did the Dinka men consider leaving Salva behind at the old woman's house? And why did they decide to let him join them?
They thought he was too young and weak, but decided to let him join because he was determined.
They were afraid he would slow them down, but let him join because he was brave.
They didn't like him, but let him join because he had food.
They were unsure of his loyalty, but let him join because he knew the way.
A typical day in Salva’s new life can be described as:
Busy with work and family responsibilities
Relaxed and leisurely with no commitments
Focused on education and learning new skills
Traveling and exploring new places
Salva knew that Marial was not from his village because:
Marial spoke a different language.
Marial wore different clothes.
Marial had a different accent.
Marial was from a neighboring tribe.
What do we now know about Salva’s and Nya’s tribes? What inferences can we make based on this information?
Salva's tribe is known for their cattle herding.
Nya's tribe is known for their fishing skills.
Both tribes are known for their agricultural practices.
Salva's tribe is known for their fishing skills.
Salva finally finds a family member - who is it?
His mother
His father
His uncle
His brother
Who is Marial? Infer what happens to him in the Atuot region? What clues led you to this?
Marial is a local guide who gets lost in the Atuot region.
Marial is a friend of the protagonist who meets a tragic fate in the Atuot region.
Marial is a trader who successfully navigates the Atuot region.
Marial is a mythical figure who is said to protect the Atuot region.
The effects of water-borne illness include:
Dehydration
Improved digestion
Increased energy levels
Enhanced immune system
Uncle helps Salva through this traumatic event by:
Providing emotional support
Ignoring him
Leaving him alone
Criticizing him
What tribe was Salva Dut a member of?
Zulu
Dinka
Maasai
Hutu
At what age did Salva Dut become separated from his family due to the Sudanese Civil War?
12
11
10
9
Which countries did Salva travel through to find safety?
Ethiopia and Kenya
Uganda and Egypt
Libya and Chad
Eritrea and Somalia
How long does it take Nya to fetch water and bring it back to her family each day?
4 hours total
8 hours total
She only makes one trip a day.
She does not fetch water every day.
After joining the group of Dinka men at the old woman's farm, who does Salva meet and what does this man hear?
His father, and he hears water.
His uncle, and he hears an elk
Buska, and he hears bees.
Marial, and he hears the wind.
Why does Salva get so sick after eating the meat?
He is used to only eating vegetables.
He did not have water to wash it down.
He is at a level of starvation where his body does not handle good food well anymore.
The meat was spoiled.
Why does Nya not attend school?
She is in charge of watching the cattle.
She is too old for school.
She is so smart she already has a diploma.
Her role is to fetch water, and it takes all day.
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