Names and Places
What are the two protagonists of the story?
Salva Dut and Nya
How many times a day does Nya usually go to the pond?
Nya goes to the pond two times a day.
Who helps Salva and teaches him to think “one step at a time”?
Salva’s uncle, Uncle Jewiir, helps him and teaches him to think one step at a time.
Who is the author of A Long Walk to Water?
The author of A Long Walk to Water is Linda Sue Park.
What is the name of the river that many Lost Boys must cross, where some boys drown?
The river is called the Gilo River.
How many main stories are told in the book? (in each chapter)
Two.
Who was the person back in the village that Salva really wanted but did not get to see because of the war?
Salva does not see his mother because she is back in the home village, and the war makes it too dangerous to return.
Who are the two people who are dying from contaminated water at different times in A Long Walk to Water?
Nya's sister and Salva's father.
What name is given to the group of boys who are separated from their families during the war?
They are called the Lost Boys.
How many years old are Salva and Nya at the beginning of the story?
11
Who was Akeer?
Nya's sister
Who becomes Salva’s adopted parents in America? Name these people.
Chris and Louise
What is the name of Salva’s friend who is eaten by lions during the journey?
Salva’s friend’s name is Marial.
How many main tribes are shown in the story through Salva and Nya? And what are they?
There are two main tribes: the Dinka and the Nuer.
Salva and Nya are related by blood. True/False
Salva and Nya are not related. They are from different tribes (Dinka and Nuer).
Who saved Salva’s life when he was crossing the Gilo River?
Another boy in the group grabbed Salva’s neck and forced him under the water, which helped protect him from being shot while crossing the Gilo River.
What is the name of Salva’s uncle who protects him, teaches him to survive, and gives him hope?
His uncle’s name is Uncle Jewiir.
How many countries does Salva live in during his journey before coming to America?
Who teaches Salva English and volleyball in the refugee camp?
Michael, the aid worker
Who told the boys to run into the bush when the fighting started at the beginning of the book?
Salva’s teacher told the boys to run into the bush when the fighting started.