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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the chief of Nya's village?

2. Who is Nya's younger sister that her mother makes her take along to get water in Chapter 4?

3. For how long does Salva stay at the old woman's house and work for her before deciding to leave in Chapter 3?

4. Why is Salva unable to attend school the entire year?

5. What river does Salva's group arrive at in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is Nya's character introduced in Chapter 1? How old is Nya?

3. Why is Auntie leaving her home in Chapter 4? Why does she not take Salva with her?

4. What happens at nightfall while Salva's group is on the island in Chapter 8?

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

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

7. Why does the nurse's advice appear impossible to Nya and her mother in Chapter 8?

8. How is Salva's character introduced in Chapter 1? How old is Salva when his character is introduced?

9. What is the main setting of A Long Walk to Water?

10. Why does Buksa stray from the group in Chapter 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the catalytic event that sets off Salva's journey? Where in the novel does this event occur? Where does Salva go when he leaves his village? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the character of Marial in the novel. Where does Salva meet Marial? In what ways are these characters similar? How are they different? What happens to Marial?

Essay Topic 3

What is the ultimate lesson that Salva learns from Jewiir in the desert? How does this lesson replay itself for Salva later on in life? How do you relate to this lesson?

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