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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. What color headscarf is the woman wearing that Salva believes to be his mother in Chapter 11?

2. What was the name of the first refugee camp where Salva lived in Kenya?

3. What color is the drill described as in Chapter 12?

4. What school is honored on the sign in Chapter 18?

5. What does the crew leader reveal his name to be in Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Nya and her fellow villagers respond when water bursts from the hole in Chapter 14?

2. What fears does Salva face in regards to the refugees sent to America?

3. How does the narrative style change in Chapter 18?

4. Why does Salva call out to the woman in the orange headscarf in Chapater 12? What realization does he have when he does so?

5. Who assists Salva in developing his objective in Chapter 17?

6. What lesson does Salva remember whenever he becomes discouraged with his water project?

7. What does Nya learn about the building site in Chapter 17?

8. Where does Salva go when he reaches the refugee camp in Chapter 11? How is the camp described?

9. How is the drill described in Chapter 12? What about the drill surprises Nya?

10. How does Salva's father respond when Salva introduces himself in Chapter 17?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe and discuss the narrative style of A Long Walk to Water. From what perspective is the story told? How does the narrative shift between the stories of Nya and Salva? Is the story related in the present or past tense? What are the impacts of each of these choices by the author?

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