Setting
Where did this story take place?
Southern Sudan, Africa
The village was attacked, and he ran into the bush.
What is the purpose of Nya's walk each day?
She is walking to get water.
Which character vanishes in the night and was killed by lions?
Marial
What does one woman in the group do for a dying man in the desert?
Gives him water
What is the Atout region known most for?
the most dangerous lions in the world
Where does Salva get sent to?
Why does Nya's family move to a new location every few months?
They move closer to water during the dry season
Uncle Jewiir
What is the iron giraffe?
The big drill that was brought to Nya's village?
Where does Marial tell Salva they are traveling?
East to Ethiopia
His father, Mawien
What is the name of Nya's brother that she stays close to when the men in the jeep arrive at the village?
Dep
Who killed Uncle?
Nuer men that robbed the group
What does Salva find out about his mother while talking to his father?
She is still alive, along with his sisters and one brother
Who is the author of A Long Walk to Water?
Linda Sue Park
What does Salva have on the plane that reminded him of his father?
Coca Cola
What tribe does Nya belong to?
Nuer
Who gives Salva peanuts and a gourd for his travels?
Auntie
Who is the leader of the drilling crew?
Salva
What season is it in America when Salva arrives?
Winter
In chapter 8, Salva has a flashback of his father on a bicycle. What did his father bring him?
Mangoes
What was the name of Nya's 5 year old sister?
Akeer
How did Uncle encourage Salva in the desert?
Giving him small goals and repeated his full name
What name is given to the boys who made their way to Kenya?
The Lost Boys, allusion to Peter Pan
How long does it take to cross the Akobo dessert?
3 days
What inspires Salva to create Water for Sudan?
Why did Nya's mother dislike the lake?
She was fearful of being attacked by Dinka.
What was the name of young Jur-chol man who lead Salva to the beehive?
Buksa
What was the name of the Irish aid worker who taught Salva how to speak English and play volleyball?
Michael