Characters & Survival
Who is the main character that the story mostly follows as he searches for safety and water?
Who is Salva?
What is one problem caused by not having clean water?
What is Illness, dehydration, inability to attend school?
What topic shows the ability to keep going during hard times?
What is Resilience / perseverance?
In what country does A Long Walk to Water take place?
What is Sudan?
What two main challenges does Salva face while walking across Sudan?
What is Lack of water/food, dangerous animals, war, long distances (any two)?
Who is most often responsible for collecting water in villages?
What is Women and children?
What helps Salva continue when he feels like giving up?
What is Hope, encouragement from others, remembering his family?
Why do many people in Sudan have to walk long distances to get water?
What is Water sources are far away and clean water is limited?
Who helps Salva survive after he is separated from his family?
What is The group of refugees / Uncle Jewiir?
How does lack of clean water affect education?
What is Children miss school because they spend time collecting water?
How does the novel show the importance of community?
What is People survive by helping and supporting each other?
What natural obstacles make traveling difficult in Sudan?
What is Deserts, heat, wild animals, lack of water?
How does Uncle Jewiir influence Salva’s survival?
What is He protects him, teaches him responsibility, and encourages him to keep going?
How does the water crisis connect to Salva’s story?
What is Salva must walk long distances to survive, just like many people in Sudan?
How does Salva show leadership by the end of the novel?
What is He helps build wells and brings clean water to villages?
How does the setting affect the characters’ daily lives?
What is It makes survival difficult and forces people to walk far for food and water?
How does Salva change from the beginning to the end of the novel?
What is He grows from a frightened boy into a leader who helps others?
Why is access to clean water considered a global issue, not just a problem in Sudan?
What is Many countries around the world lack clean water, affecting health and safety?
What lesson does the author want readers to learn about hardship and hope?
What is Even small steps and determination can lead to change?
Why is water more than just a resource in the novel?
What is It represents survival, hope, and life?