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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. How far did Salva's father walk from his village to reach the clinic?

2. What clothing does Salva receive when he meets Chris and Louise at the airport?

3. About how many people were in attendance when Salva first spoke regarding his water project?

4. Where is the processing center that Salva and the other boys are taken to in Chapter 15?

5. What color coveralls do the crew members wear in Chapter 13?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What symbolic memory inspires Salva to begin his program for water in Sudan in Chapter 17?

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

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

5. What developments have been rumored in Nya's village after the well has been installed in Chapter 18?

6. How does Salva almost die in Chapter 13?

7. What obstacles does the crew struggle with in Chapter 13?

8. What job do the villagers begin to undertake in Nya's village in Chapter 11?

9. Why are the refugees driven from the camp in Ethiopia in Chapter 12? How are they driven away?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of perseverance in A Long Walk to Water. How do both Nya and Salva display perseverance in the story? What makes them persevere? How is this theme developed through symbolism and imagery?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the character of Buksa in the novel. From what tribe is Buksa? What leads Buksa to linger away from the group while they travel? How does Salva feel about Buksa?

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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