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A Long Walk to Water
Who are the rebels fighting against?
The older woman gives Salva this to eat.
A Long Walk to Water
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1
The older woman gives Salva this to eat.
peanuts
apples
eggs
fish
2
Who are the rebels fighting against?
the Dinka
the government
the Nuer
the French
3
What is the best inference as to why Salva brought wells to the Nuer?
He wanted them to be successful
He wanted to put an end to the Dinka/Nuer feud
He wanted to look good to Americans who gave him money.
He wanted to show off
4
How long does it take Salva to lead the 1200 boys to their destination?
two years
a year
two and a half years
a year and a half
5
It was hard to keep hope alive when there was so little to feed it
means:
something good is going to happen
hope is possible
good things arre out of reach
the environment is grim
6
What is Salva surprised to discover about the refugee camp?
they are crowded
they are fun
they are well-organized
They are violent
7
What sport does Salva learn while at Ifo?
basketball
soccer
volleyball
baseball
8
Nya's family moves
during the dry season
to get work
to hunt
all the time because they are nomads
9
Where does Salva lead over 1200 boys?
America
Kenya
Ethiopia
Sudan
10
What statement about Salva is MOST true?
Salva is witty
Salva is brave
Salva is a follower
Salva is a leader
11
How old is Nya at the start of the book?
11
12
9
10
12
While at the Ifo regufee camp in Kenya, what does Salva long to do?
work
find his family
hunt
go to America
13
Nya was from this tribe
English
Arabic
Dinka
Nuer
14
What is the BEST inference as to why the men killed Uncle?
Uncle is the greatest threat to their mission
They have a long history with him and dislike him
Uncle was arrogant when talking to the men
Uncle is seen as a leader to the group
15
What gives Salva the strength to make it through the Akobo desert?
Uncle
the sight of the five dead men
thought of water
thoughts of Marial
16
The Dinka and the Nuer
need a clean water source
all of the above
have a history of violence between each other
are rival tribes
17
Why were the Sudanese booys in "double danger" during the war?
They were physically strong and a threat to the armies
they were often forced to fight in the war
They were educated and a threat to the armies
they had the right to vote and stop the war
18
What statement BEST describes how Salva learns English?
He learns English by playing American games
He learns English with ease
He picks up on English very quickly
He learns English by putting in many hours of hard work
19
How does Salva learn where his father is?
a letter
e-mail
text message
telephone
20
How did Salva's father get sick?
He drank contaminated water for too many years
He spent too much time in the sun
A, B, & C
He spent too many years doing hard labor
21
How long is Salva at the Ethiopian camp?
10 years
2 years
6 years
1 year
22
The rebels are
ruthless
eager
determined
kind
23
What is the Gilo River best known for?
crocodiles
alligators
snakes
piranhas
24
Overhead, a jet plane veered away like a sleek evil bird. What is this an example of?
personification
simile
onomatopoeia
metaphor
25
How does Marial's death affect Salva?
it makes him terrified
it makes him determined
it makes him lose hope
it makes him long for his mother
26
What does Salva clearly remember his mother wearing?
an orange headscarf
blue scarf
long white dresses
large hoop earrings
27
How does Salva initially feel about America?
America is very similar to Sudan
American is the land of opportunity
American is vastly different from Sudan
America is overcrowded
28
The frigid air hit Salva's face like a slap. This is an example of:
rhetorical question
personification
simile
metaphor
29
What is the land of the Atuot known to be inhabited by?
tigers
lions
bears
gorillas
30
What job does Salva's father have in the village?
farmer
teacher
police officer
judge
31
What word BEST describes Salva Dut's journey?
amazing
spectacular
unlikely
magical
32
How does Salva approach life?
Salva approaches life with passion
Salva approaches life with caution
Salva approaches life one step at a time
Salva approaches life with great enthusiasm
33
What is NOT a theme of A Long Walk to Water?
war
coming of age
the supernatural
overcoming obstacles
34
At the beginning of the novel, Salva is often rejected because of his
age
father
religion
tribe
35
When does Salva attend school?
during the dry season
during the rainy season
all year
never
36
What inspires Salva as he leads the boys on the long journey?
thoughts of America
thoughts of freedom
thoughts of his childhood and family
thoughts of clean water
37
What rumor spreads throughout the Kenyan camp?
Moving to America
Learning English
Peace in Sudan
Fall of the Kenyan government
38
What event could BEST mark Salva transitioning from a boy to a man?
being left in the barn
Marial's death
Uncle's death
crossing the Nile River
39
Why is Salva's uncle seen as a leader?
none of the above
A & B
he has a gun
he was in the army
40
How are the refugees asked to leave Ethiopia?
A & B
none of the above
violently
with no warning
41
What statement BEST describes the region of Loun-Arik where Salva is from?
Dry semi-desert
Marine
Mediterranean
Tropical rainforest
42
What two words BEST describe Salva's first river crossing as a refugee?
long and monotonous
dangerous and treacherous
strange and exciting
quick and easy
43
Salva was from this tribe
Dinka
Nuer
Arabic
English
44
What is the first river Salva must cross?
The Gilo
The Nile
The Grand
The Amazon
45
What is the name of the man who teaches Salva English?
James
Edgar
Peter
Michael
46
What is one way the well will change Nya's life?
It allows Nya to spend more time with family and friends
It provides a job for Nya's father
It inadvertantly opened the door for Nya to get schooling
It will generate income for the village - charging for water
