What difficult choice is Nya's family faced with?

Stay & let Akeer rest or take a hard walk toward a doctor?

What does Salva wish he could tell Marial?

Marial was right: they are heading to Ethiopia.

How long did it take to build the boats?

Two days: the boats have to be tested and fixed before they go

What obstacle does the group need to cross to get to Ethiopia?

The Nile, world's longest river, mother of all life in Sudan

Why is Nya worried about her little sister Akeer?

Akeer is sick and might die if she doesn't see a doctor

How does the group overcome this obstacle?

They build boats out of reeds, stalks, and papyrus grass.

How does Salva help in this task?

He carries piles of reeds to those building the boats.

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A Long Walk to Water Chapter 7

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Multiple Choice Reading Comprehension Questions on Chapter 7 of A Long Walk to Water.

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1
What difficult choice is Nya's family faced with?
Stay to watch Akeer sleep or go to get some more water?
Stay & let Akeer rest or take a hard walk toward a doctor?
Buy Jordans or Currys?
Go to a restaurant or to the movies?
2
What does Salva wish he could tell Marial?
"Yo Marial man, you had the best crossover in all of Sudan."
"I miss you, bro."
Marial was right: they are heading to Ethiopia.
Marial was right: the Nile smells like hippopotamuses.
3
How long did it take to build the boats?
Two days: the boats have to be tested and fixed before they go
Two hours, thanks to the amazing Dinka boatbuilding skills.
Two hours: they're in a hurry not to get caught by soldiers.
Two days, because some of the group wants to play beachball.
4
What obstacle does the group need to cross to get to Ethiopia?
The Amazon, world's widest river, with crocodiles & pirahnas
The Nile, world's longest river, mother of all life in Sudan
The Yangtze river, full of ancient fish that bring wisdom.
The Seine river, full of hunchbacks that smell like garlic.
5
What does Salva's uncle Jewiir say to reassure Salva and make him feel better?
All of the above.
"Salva, I have a gun. I'll shoot anything that comes near."
"We'll soon be out of lion country, and it will be all right."
"Salva, I will stay awake and keep watch."
6
Why is Nya worried about her little sister Akeer?
Akeer is sick and might die if she doesn't see a doctor
Akeer is watching way too much television.
Akeer picked up some broken glass.
Akeer is running with the topi and might get trampled.
7
What does Salva think has happened to Marial?
He was stepped on by an elephant.
He was bitten by a spider.
He was eaten by a lion.
He stepped on a scorpion.
8
How does the group overcome this obstacle?
They build boats out of reeds, stalks, and papyrus grass.
They buy a boat from the local boat store.
They swim like their life depends on it, because it does.
They float on their back and let the current carry them away.
9
How does Salva help in this task?
He carries water to those building the boats.
He carries piles of reeds to those building the boats.
He carries himself with pride, even though he hasn't helped.
He doesn't help and feels a little bit guilty about it.

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