Character
What causes the civil war between the government and South Sudan?
The government forced everyone to practice Islam.
Salva was scared to death of the gunshots that he heard while inside the school. What can you infer about his character?
He had never experienced violence before.
What is a theme? and how is it different from a topic?
Theme: the moral or lesson learned of the story. Universal statement, about a topic in the book. It does not list any characters names and its not a single word.
A topic is a single word
The African country where both Salva and Nya reside.
What is Southern Sudan?
When Salva struggles to stay strong and stop worrying about being eaten by a lion it is an example of character vs. _________________.
self
The friend of Salva's who disappears during their journey to Ethiopia. They believe he was eaten by a lion.
Marial
Because Nya must make the walk to get water, what is she unable to attend?
School
Nya got a thorn stuck in her foot on her journey, but dug it out and kept walking. What can you infer about what kind of person she is?
She is determined, used to difficulties, demonstrates perseverance and strength etc.
What are three different topics we see in the book?
survival, family, water, resources, war, perseverance.
What Eastern country does Marial tell Salva they are traveling to?
Ethiopia
This is another ongoing tribal conflict in the novel.
The Dinka and Nuer tribes are fighting.
What is the name of the river that Salva and the other refugees had to cross while being shot at. Thousands were killed by the rebels or eaten by crocodiles.
Gilo River
Salva recognized the person as Dinka because of the scars on their face. This person cared for him and helped him on his journey. What can you infer about Dinka culture from this fact?
They look out for and care about the people in their tribe.
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The name of the first refugee camp Salva reaches.
What is the Itang Refugee Camp?
Nya's main conflict can be described as character vs.
____________.
environment
What does the nurse tell Nya's mother she must do to the water before Akeer drinks it?
Boil it
How long did it take Salva and the Lost Boys to reach Kenya from Ethiopia?
18 months
Nya's mom tells her to take her younger sister Akeer with her on her journey to get water one day. After protesting, Nya is obedient and takes her sister. What can you infer from this quote about culture?
It is important to be obedient to your parents; it is important for young people to begin learning their responsibilities early.
What is an example from the book of the theme that with determination, anything is possible?
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What river does Salva and the group have to cross when they leave the fisherman Village?
The Nile River
The event that best marks Salva's transition from boy to man.
Uncle's death
What worries Nya's mother about having to boil the water at the lake camp?
She is worried that the water will evaporate or they don't collect enough water to boil.
Why is the title of the book appropriate for Salva's story?
Salva made it all the way to America only for lack of clean water to bring him back to work in Sudan.
Why is Nya surprised to learn that Salva is a Dinka?
She is surprised that a Nuer enemy would bring them water.
Create a theme statement about the topic of family in A Long Walk To Water
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What do the group have to fear when they walk through the land of the Atuot people?
lions
What type of conflict did Uncle help Salva through in the desert?
Character vs. environment/ external conflict