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2019 BOCES A Long Walk to Water Test
2019 BOCES A Long Walk to Water Test
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1
Before he finds Uncle, Salva is often rejected because of his __________________.
Religion
Father
Tribe
Age
2
Who does Salva visit in a clinic in Sudan?
Nya
His father
Buska
Uncle
3
How are the refugees asked to leave Ethiopia?
with no warning
Quietly
Politely
violently
4
What is *NOT* a theme of A Long Walk to Water?
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Coming of Age (maturing through various events)
Overcoming obstacles
War
Beauty
5
How long does it take Salva to lead the 1200 boys to their destination?
a year and a half
two years
two and a half years
1 year
6
Why is the war taking place?
There is not enough water.
a new ruler is taking over
Rebels want to rule the world.
The government wants Sudan to become a Muslim country.
7
What gives Salva the strength to make it through the Akobo desert?
Thoughts of Marial
Thoughts of water
The sight of the five dead men
Uncle
8
Where does Salva lead over 1200 boys to?
Kenya
Sudan
Ethiopia
America
9
What happens to Marial?
He got shot by the rebels.
He starved to death.
He is eaten by an alligator.
He is eaten by lion.
10
Where is Salva when war enters his home village?
Asleep in bed
School
Getting water from the pond
Tending to cattle
11
What event could *BEST* mark Salva transitioning from a boy to a man?
Uncle's death
Marial's death
Crossing the Nile River
Being left in the barn
12
Nya’s family moves _______________.
To hunt tigers
During the dry season for water
To get work at factories
All the time, they have no home
13
"My stomach growled like a lion." What type of literary term is this example?
Metaphor- comparing without using like or as
Allusion- makes reference to something or someone else
Simile- using like or as to make a comparison
Onomatopoeia-- a word made from a sound , like "Buzz"
14
Why was Salva worried about traveling to Ethiopia?
People in Ethiopia might not like him.
He didn't want to be separated from his uncle.
His family wouldn't be able to find him.
It would be too different from Sudan.
15
Why is Salva’s uncle seen as a leader?
People listen to him.
He has a gun.
All the above
He was in the army.
16
Which are true about The Dinka and the Nuer ?
They have a history of violence with each other.
All of the above
The are rival tribes .
They need a clean water source.
17
What does Nya's village plan to build when the well is completed?
new school
a grocery store
another well
new homes
18
What is the *BEST* inference as to why the men killed Uncle?
Uncle was arrogant when talking to the men.
They have a long history with Uncle & strongly dislike him.
Uncle is a seen as a leader to the group
Uncle is the greatest threat to their mission.
19
Which is *NOT* a threat as Salva crosses the Gilo River?
The fast current
Soldiers shooting their guns
contaminated water
Crocodiles
20
How does Salva initially feel about America?
America is very similar to Sudan.
America is overcrowded.
America is the land of opportunity.
America is greatly different from Sudan.
21
How does Salva approach life?
one step at a time.
With great enthusiasm.
with caution.
with passion.
22
What does Salva say helped him overcome the difficulties in his life?
Complaining
Love
Laziness
Perseverance
23
What does the group do to get across the Nile River
Walk
Make reed boats
Buy a ticket to get on a boat
Swim in groups
24
What time of year does Salva attend school?
During the dry season
Never
all year
During the rainy season
25
The author most likely writes two stories per chapter to...
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Make a connection between the two stories
Show different time periods
Compare and contrast their experiences
Show how the stories are similar
26
What inspires Salva as he leads the boys on the long journey?
Thoughts of his childhood and family
Thoughts of freedom
Thoughts of clean water
Thoughts of America
27
How does Marial’s death affect Salva?
It makes him scared.
It makes him determined.
It makes him long for his mother .
It makes him lose hope.
28
What is Salva surprised to discover about the refugee camps?
They are well organized.
They are fun.
They are violent.
They are crowded .
29
What or who are the rebels fighting against?
The French
The government
The Nuer
The Dinka
30
Salva spoke the language of his ________ tribe at home, but he learned ____ at school.
Nuer; Arabic
Dinka; English
Nuer; English
Dinka; Arabic
