WorksheetsFinal Test A Long Walk to Water
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
How old is Nya at the start of the novel?
a)
11
b)
9
c)
10
d)
6
2.
Choose the two words that best complete this passage from the book: "Salva spoke the language of his ____________ tribe at home with his family, but in school he learned ___________ the official language of the Sudanese government."
a)
Dinka; English
b)
Nuer: English
c)
Dink: Arabic
d)
Nuer: Arabic
3.
When does Salva attend school?
a)
During the dry season
b)
Never
c)
During the rainy season
d)
All year
4.
What job does Salva's father have in the village?
a)
Police officer
b)
Teacher
c)
Judge
d)
Farmer
5.
"From far off he would see her bright orange headscarf, and he would raise his arm in greeting. By the time he reached the house, she would have gone inside to get his bowl of milk ready for him." What can be inferred about Salva's mom from this statement?
a)
She likes to cook.
b)
She loves Salva very much.
c)
She is eager to please.
d)
She must serve the men in her family.
6.
The Dinka and Nuer ____________.
a)
are rival tribes
b)
have a history of violence between each other
c)
need a clean water source
d)
are rival tribes, have a history of violence between each other, and need a clean water source
7.
"Overhead, a jet plane veered away like a sleek evil bird". In this passage, the author makes use of
a)
simile
b)
personification
c)
metaphor
d)
onomatopoeia
8.
What or who are the rebels fighting against?
a)
The Dinka
b)
The government
c)
The Nuer
d)
The French
9.
The rebels are _________.
a)
kind
b)
ruthless
c)
determined
d)
eager
10.
After Salva is left by a few women from his village, he sleeps in the barn of an older woman. What food does this woman give Salva?
a)
Fish
b)
Peanuts
c)
Apples
d)
Eggs
11.
At the beginning of the novel, Salva is often rejected because of his
a)
age
b)
father
c)
tribe
d)
religion
12.
Nya's family moves
a)
all the time
b)
during the dry season
c)
to get work
d)
to hunt
13.
What is the land of the Atuot known to be inhabited by?
a)
Tigers
b)
Gorillas
c)
Bears
d)
Lions
14.
Why is Salva's uncle seen as a leader?
a)
He has a gun.
b)
He was in the army.
c)
He has a gun and he was in the army.
d)
He wasn't in the army and he didn't have a gun so he didn't seem like a threat.
15.
What happens to Marial?
a)
He is shot by the rebels.
b)
He starves to death.
c)
He is eaten by an alligator.
d)
He is eaten by a lion.
16.
How does Marial's death affect Salva?
a)
It makes him terrified.
b)
It makes him lose hope.
c)
It makes him determined.
d)
It makes him long for his mother.
17.
What is the first river Salva must cross?
a)
The Gyro
b)
The Amazon
c)
The Nile
d)
The Grand
18.
Which two words BEST describe Salva's first river crossing as a refugee?
a)
Strange and exciting
b)
Long and monotonous
c)
Dangerous and treacherous
d)
Quick and easy
19.
Which statement BEST describes the region of Loun-Arik where Salva is from?
a)
Mediterranean
b)
Marine
c)
Tropical rainforest
d)
Dry semi-desert
20.
What gives Salva the strength to make it through the Akobo desert?
a)
Thoughts of Marial
b)
Thoughts of Water
c)
Uncle
d)
The sight of the five dead
21.
" 'I have talked to the others here,' Uncle said. 'We believe that the village of Loun-Arik was attacked and probably burned. Your family...' Uncle paused and looked away. When he looked back again, his face was solemn." What can BEST be inferred from this passage?
a)
Uncle is not an optimistic man.
b)
Uncle believes Salva's family did not survive.
c)
Uncle is hopeful Salava will see his family again.
d)
Uncle is anxious to find Salva's family.
22.
What is the BEST inference as to why the men killed Uncle?
a)
Uncle is the greatest threat to their mission.
b)
They have a long history with Uncle and they strongly dislike him.
c)
Uncle is seen as a leader to the group so his death will have the most impact on the group.
d)
Uncle was arrogant when talking to the men.
23.
Why were Sudanese boys in "double danger" during the war?
a)
They were educated and a threat to the armies.
b)
They were physically strong and a threat to the armies.
c)
They were often forced to fight in the war.
d)
They had the right to vote and stop the war.
24.
What is Salva surprised to discover about the refugee camps?
a)
They are violent.
b)
They are crowded.
c)
They are fun.
d)
They are well organized.
25.
What does Salva clearly remember his mother wearing?
a)
A blue scarf
b)
Large hoop earrings
c)
An Orange headscarf
d)
Long white dresses
26.
How long is Salva at the Ethiopian camp?
a)
1 year
b)
6 years
c)
2 years
d)
10 years
27.
What event could BEST mark Salva transitioning from a boy to a man?
a)
Morial's death
b)
Being left in the barn
c)
Uncle's death
d)
Crossing the nile river
28.
How are the refugees asked to leave Ethiopia?
a)
With no warning
b)
Violently
c)
With no warning and violently
d)
They are given plenty of time and asked to leave peacefully
29.
What is the Gilo River well known for?
a)
Piranhas
b)
Alligators
c)
Crocodiles
d)
Snakes
30.
Which statement about Salva is most true?
a)
Salva is a follower.
b)
Salva is a leader.
c)
Salva is brave.
d)
Salva is witty.
31.
Where does Salva lead over 1200 boys to?
a)
Ethiopia
b)
Kenya
c)
Sudan
d)
America
32.
What inspires Salva as he leads the boys on the long journey?
a)
Thoughts of America.
b)
Thoughts his childhood and family.
c)
Thoughts of clean water.
d)
Thoughts of freedom.
33.
How long does it take Salva to lead the 1200 boys to their destination?
a)
A year
b)
Two years
c)
A year and a half
d)
Two and a half years
34.
While at the Ifo refugee camp in Kenya, what does Salva long to do?
a)
Find his family
b)
Work
c)
Go to America
d)
Hunt
35.
"It was hard to keep hope alive when there was so little to feed it." What does this statement mean?
a)
Something good is going to happen.
b)
The environment is grim.
c)
Hope is possible.
d)
Good things are out of reach.
36.
What is the name of the man who teaches Salva English?
a)
Peter
b)
James
c)
Michael
d)
Edgar
37.
What sport does Salva learn while at Ifo?
a)
Soccer
b)
Basketball
c)
Volleyball
d)
Baseball
38.
"A rumor was spreading through the camp. It began as a whisper, but soon Salva felt as if it were a roar in his ears." What is the rumor this passage refers to?
a)
Learning English
b)
Moving to America
c)
Peace in Sudan
d)
Fall of the Kenyan Government
39.
"The frigid air hit Salva's face like a slap." This passage includes an example of ________.
a)
simile
b)
personification
c)
metaphor
d)
rhetorical question
40.
"Salva stood still inside the terminal doors for a few moments. Leaving the airport field like leaving his old life forever. Sudan, his village, his family..." What can BEST be inferred from this passage?
a)
Salva did not want to come to America.
b)
Salva is eager to leave behind his old life.
c)
Salva feels some sorrow at leaving behind the life he knew as a child.
d)
Salva hopes to return to Sudan.
41.
Which statement BEST describes how Salva learns English?
a)
He picks up on English very quickly.
b)
He learns English with ease.
c)
He learns English by putting in many hours of hard work.
d)
He learns English by playing American games.
42.
How does Salva initially feel about America?
a)
America is very similar to Sudan?
b)
America is overcrowded.
c)
America is the land of opportunity.
d)
America is vastly different from Sudan.
43.
How does Salva learn where his father is?
a)
Text message
b)
A letter
c)
Telephone
d)
E-mail
44.
How does Salva's father get sick?
a)
He spent too many years doing hard labor.
b)
He spent too much time in the sun.
c)
He drank contaminated water for years.
d)
He spent too many years doing hard labor, he spent too much time in the sun, and he drank contaminated water for years.
45.
How does Salva approach life?
a)
Salva approaches life with great enthusiasm.
b)
Salva approaches life with passion.
c)
Salva approaches life one step at a time.
d)
Salva approaches life with caution.
46.
What is one way the well will change Nya's life?
a)
The well inadvertently opened the door for Nya to get an education.
b)
The well provides a job for Nya's father as he will be responsible to maintain it.
c)
The well allows for Nya to spend more time with friends.
d)
The well will generate income for Nya's village as they can now charge people for water.
47.
"Nya knew from listening to the grownups that the crew leader had made many arrangements concerning the well. No one was ever to be refused water." What can BEST be inferred from this passage?
a)
Salva wants token control of the well.
b)
Salva wants to make sure the well is used often.
c)
Salva wants the well to keep working.
d)
Salva wants to make sure the well does not cause violence.
48.
What is the best inference as to why Salva brought wells to Nuer?
a)
He wanted to show off.
b)
He wanted them to be successful.
c)
He wanted to put an end to the long-lasting Dinka and Nuer feud.
d)
He wanted to look good to the American who gave money to build the wells.
49.
What word BEST describes Salva Dut's journey?
a)
Amazing
b)
Magical
c)
Unlikely
d)
Spectacular
50.
What is NOT a theme of A LONG WALK TO WATER?
a)
Overcoming obstacles
b)
Coming of age
c)
War
d)
The supernatural
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