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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. For how long has Salva been in Rochester in the beginning of Chapter 16?

2. Whose gentleness does Salva recall in Chapter 13?

3. Whom does Salva think of when he hears horrors from the other groups of boys in Chapter 13?

4. From what tribe were the men that killed Jewiir?

5. What does Nya say when she approaches the crew leader in Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Michael and how does Salva meet him?

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

3. How does Salva almost die in Chapter 13?

4. How does Salva respond to the differences in his new home in Chapter 16?

5. How is Salva's departure from the refugee camp described in Chapter 15?

6. What does Nya's father do as the crew continues to drill in Chapter 16?

7. How does Salva make his way to America?

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

9. How does Jewiir's death affect Salva in Chapter 11?

10. Where does Salva first live in Kenya? For how long does he live there?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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