A Long Walk to Water Unit Test:

Multiple Choice: (2pts)

1. Why did Nya believe the men would not find water in the spot the man pointed out?

(Chapter 10)

A. She knew there was a dried well in that spot

B. She knew it was in the other tribes territory.
C. She knew that the rebels controlled the water.
D. She knew there was no water on the service to collect the water.

2. Why was Salva worried about traveling to Ethiopia?

(Chapter 10)

A. He was afraid his family would not find him.

B. He was afraid that Ethiopia was going to be very different than his home.
C. He was afraid that the people in Ethiopia would not like him.
D. He was afraid to be separated from his uncle.

3.Why was Salva excited to see someone with an orange headscarf walk through the e
ntrance gate of the camp?

(Chapter 11)

A. The color orange reminded him of home.

B. The color orange was his favorite color.
C. His mother wore an orange headscarf.
D. People from his tribe wore orange headscarves.

4. Why were the refugees being forced to leave the camp?

(Chapter 12)

A. It was too crowded.

B. There was no more money to support the camp.
C. Ethiopia did not like the camps in their country.
D. The Ethiopian government was on the brink of collapse.
A. 5. How was Salva similar to his uncle?
5. How was Salva similar to his uncle?

(Chapter 13)

A. He now had experience fighting in the military.

B. He took a leadership role and led a group of boys to a refugee camp.
C. He was killed while leading a group.
D. He knew how to operate a gun.

6. Why was Nya dissappointed when the water shot out of the borehole?

(Chapter 14)

A. The water stopped running after a few minutes.

B. The water was very hot.
C. The water was dirty.
D. The group knew there was not going to be enough water for the village.

7.Why was Salva so surprised about getting more clothes and everyone having their
own seat on the airplane?

(Chapter 15)

A. He felt that everyone was greedy.

B. He didn't realize he could get stuff when he asked for it.
C. His tribe taught everyone to share everything.
D. He always has very little and shared, and he did not realize that it could be
different.

8. Why did Salva make plans to travel back to Sudan the first time?

(Chapter 16)

A. He didn't like America

B. He thought his new family didnt want him anymore.
C. He was contacted by someone who found his father.
D. He was too homesick and needed to go back to his country.
9. Why was Salva's father sick?

(Chapter 17)

A. He was diagnosed with HIV.

B. He suffered infection from wounds he received in the war.
C. He had the flu.
D. He drank contaminated water.

10. What problem faced Sudan that Salva knew he could fix?

(Chapter 17)

A. The war that was going on for 20+ years

B. A food shortage
C. The issue of dirty water
D. Help the people who were attacked by lions

11. How was Nya's village able to afford the well?

(Chapter 18)

A. A school in America raised money to build the well.

B. Salva became wealthy and sent money to Nya's village
C. Aid workers from the United States helped pay for the well.
D. Everyone in Nya's village got jobs in the city and paid for the well themselves.

12. How are Salva and Nya connected in the story?

(Chapter 18)

A. They are from the same tribe.

B. Salva helped raise money for the well that was built in Nya's village.
C. Salva and Nya are really good friends.
D. Salva and Nya decided to work together.

13. Why did Salva feel numb?

(Chapter 11)

A. He had lost both his uncle and friend.

B. There was some really cold nights.
C. He was shot with crossfire by one of the rebels.
D. He really missed home.
14. When Salva jumped into the water, someone grabbed onto his neck and forced him

underwater. After a fewseconds, he felt the person's grip release. Why did the boy's grip
release?

(Chapter 13)

A. The boy was shot in the head.

B. The boy was eaten by a crocodile.
C. The boy was able to gain control and swim himself.
D. Salva lost feeling because he was about to pass out.

15. What is the most likely reason the drill refered to in Chapter 12 is called the iron

Giraffe?

(Chapter12)

A. That's the brand name

B. It had sports like a giraffe
C. It is made in the same place giraffes are found
D. The drill bit has a long neck like a giraffe

16. Why did Salva want to work?

(Chapter 14)

A. So he would have something to pass the long days at the camp

B. To meet friends
C. To support his family
D. To buy extra food

17. Why was Nya excited about her village building a school?

(Chapter 17)

A. She may get a chance to work at the school

B. She wanted to learn how to read and write.
C. She was glad there would be a place for her little brothers to go
D. It added culture to the village
18. Why did Nya wonder about who was building the well?

(Chapter18)

A. He was handsome and she wanted to know his name.

B. She didn't trust him
C. He had different scar patterns and she thought he may be from the rival tribe.
D. He looked familiar and she thought he may be family.

19. Why was it difficult for Salva to go back to Sudan?

(Chapter 15)

A. Most airlines did not fly to Sudan.

B. The war was still going on.
C. Sudan was not allowing flights from the United States.
D. The United States was not allowing people to fly to Sudan.

20. How did Salva become the leader of the group of boys walking to Kenya?

(Chapter 13)

A. He was elected
B. He was the oldest
C. He was the smartest
D. The groups started to follow him

Short Answer: (5 pts.)

21. Compare and contrast the Nuer tribe to the Dinka tribe (use at least 3 examples for each):

22. Describe the connection between Salva and Nya. Be specific and use examples from the book.

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23. Describe two ways in which Salva overcame different challenges in the book. Use examples to
support your answer:

24. Describe what it means to survive in terms of Salva or Nya. Be specific and use examples from the
text.
Extended Response: (40 pts)

A.) Define culture

B.) Discuss how culture shapes an individual. Use Salva or Nya as an example and be specific to the
book.
C.) Do you believe one can break culture or tradition? Explain. Use examples from the text.