CHARACTERS
Who's story takes place in 2008?
In what country does A Long Walk to Water mostly take place?
What is Sudan
What is Salva doing when the war reaches his village?
What is, he is at school?
What does the word “refugee” mean in the story?
A person forced to leave their home because of danger
How many times a day does Nya usually walk to get water?
What is, 2 times?
Who walks for water?
Nya?
What natural obstacle makes Nya’s daily journey for water difficult?
What is the long distance to the pond?
Why does Nya’s family move their camp in Chapter 1?
What is, to be closer to the water pond?
What does the word "scarce" mean?
What is hard to find, or "not enough"?
What do the refugees use to scare animals away at night?
What is, fire?
Which family member does Salva become separated from during the attack on his village?
His family (parents and siblings)
What desert must Salva cross during his journey?
What is The Akobo Desert?
What is the name of the bird from chapter 4 that the Jur-chol followed the sounds of?
What is, the honey guide?
What does perseverance mean in the story?
What is moving forward even though the journey may be hard?
Why is water from the pond still unsafe even after a long walk?
What is, it is not clean and dirty?
Which family member does Salva become separated from during the attack on his village?
Who is Uncle Jewiir?
Why is the Gilo River dangerous for Salva and the other refugees?
What is, it is filled with crocodiles?
What is the name of Nya's tribe?
What does "gaunt" (describing a person) mean?
Why do the boys walk in a single line through the desert?
What is, to follow footprints and avoid getting lost
What shape are the Dinka's face scars?
What are V shaped scars?
How does the environment (heat, lack of water, animals) affect Salva’s journey?
What is, it makes survival difficult and causes many people to become sick or die?
What major loss does Salva experience in Chapter 10?
What is, his uncle Jewiir is killed?
What does "perilous" mean in the story?
How many shots were killed Uncle Jewiir?
What is, 3 shots?