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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Nya in the beginning of her story?
(a) 11.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 13.

2. By what time does Nya hope to make it home with her water in Chapter 3?
(a) 2:00 p.m.
(b) 10:00 a.m.
(c) 3:00 p.m.
(d) 12:00 p.m.

3. How does Nya get water at the camp by the lake?
(a) She walks to the river.
(b) She has to dig for it.
(c) She uses the pump.
(d) She walks to the pond.

4. How many men approach Salva's group as they are cooking in Chapter 10?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Six.

5. In what year does Salva's story begin?
(a) 1991.
(b) 1985.
(c) 2001.
(d) 1995.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who suggests the clinic to Nya's family in Chapter 7?

2. How long has it been since Salva has seen Uncle Jewiir when they are reunited in Chapter 6?

3. How is Jewiir related to Salva?

4. In the Dinka language, the Atuot people are called what?

5. After whom is Salva's village named?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Salva flee when he leaves the school in Chapter 1? Why?

2. What does Jewiir do in order to keep Salva going along with the group in Chapter 9?

3. What is the catalytic event that sets off Salva's story in Chapter 1?

4. What does Auntie ask of the tribe of people that arrive at her home in Chapter 4?

5. What happens as Salva's group begins to roast the stork after crossing the desert in Chapter 10?

6. How is Marial's character described when he is introduced?

7. From what narrative point of view is A Long Walk to Water related?

8. What animals pose the greatest threat to Salva and the others as they travel in Chapter 5? Why?

9. How is Salva's family regarded within their community?

10. Why does Akeer's illness present such a threat to her?

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