How does Salva help in this task?

He carries piles of reeds to those building the boats.

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 & fixed before they go

Why is Nya worried about her little sister Akeer?

Akeer has diarrhea and might die if she doesn't see a doctor

What difficult choice is Nya's family faced with?

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

How does the group overcome this obstacle?

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

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

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

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

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

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