A Long Walk To Water Final Test
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Type response below. What is the difference between Nya’s and Salva’s world ? 4-6 sentences
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This final test on 'A Long Walk to Water' challenges understanding of character experiences, vocabulary like 'gourd', and personal reactions in hypothetical scenarios. It evaluates comprehension, empathy, and survival strategy insights in the context of the novel's setting.
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Type response below. What might it feel like in southern Sudan ? How might you feel, or how might you survive in southern Sudan? Include how will you get water and food and most importantly shelter ?
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Image you being in school just like salva and your school was getting shot up. How would you react? What would you do? Would you go back home? Where would you go? What would you grab? Would you run or stay? I wanna know every little detail.
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How would you feel if you was Nya and you had to take your little sister with you to go get water.
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Type response below. What did salva's mother give him to fill his belly full up until super-time when he came home from school ? How would you feel if your parents gave you this ?
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Why did the teacher tell the boys to go to the “Bush” and not “home”.
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Infer what you think would happen if the boys went home and not to the Bush.
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Desscribe the difference between Salva's home and school life? It is anything like your own or can you relate? If so, How ?
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If you had to add another chapter what it be about? Describe from the beginning to the end.
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Describe the rebels. How did their apperance and actions affect the people ?
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What happened to Marial ? How does Salva know ? 1-2 sentences.
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What happened to Salva's Uncle? How did this affect Salva ?
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What is the red iron giraffe ? What part do the villagers play in the progress ?
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How do you think Salva feels about to be without a family ? What has he lost ?
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What does school look like in the refugee camp ?
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What were some of the risks involved with Salva recounting with his father.
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Describe Nya’s experience of the water.
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What is a gourd
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A drinking fountain or well with water
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A container
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A vegetable that is often used as a container
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Stars up in the sky that you follow
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A. A vegetable that is often used as a containerExplanation
A gourd is a vegetable that is often used as a container. Gourds are typically hollowed out and dried, then used to hold liquids or other objects. They come in various shapes and sizes and are commonly used for making decorative crafts or musical instruments.Rate this question:
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Is the author of A Long Walk To Water Linda Sue Park ?
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The author of A Long Walk To Water is indeed Linda Sue Park.Rate this question:
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In the book A Long Walk To Water who is the main character, or who is the book based on?
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Nya
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Salva
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A. SalvaExplanation
The correct answer is Salva. In the book "A Long Walk to Water," the main character is Salva. The story is based on his experiences as a young boy during the Second Sudanese Civil War. It follows Salva's journey as he escapes violence, walks for miles in search of safety, and eventually finds refuge in a refugee camp. Salva's resilience and determination to survive make him the central figure in the book.Rate this question:
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What are, or who are the rebels fighting against ?
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The Dinka tribe
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The government
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The French
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Water
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A. The governmentExplanation
The rebels are fighting against the government.Rate this question:
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The rebels are......
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Kind
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Ruthless- having or showing no compassion for others
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Determined
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Eager -wanting to do or having something very much
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A. KindExplanation
The correct answer is "Kind". This is because the rebels are described as having or showing no compassion for others, determined, and eager. However, being kind implies having compassion and showing consideration for others, which contradicts the description of the rebels in the other traits.Rate this question:
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After salva is left by a few women from, his village he sleeps in the barn of an older women. What food does the woman give salva?
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Fish
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Peanuts
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Apples
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Eggs
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A. FishExplanation
After being abandoned by some women from his village, Salva seeks shelter in the barn of an older woman. The woman provides him with fish as his food.Rate this question:
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At the beginning of the novel salva is rejected because of his ....
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Age
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Father
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Tribe
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Religion
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A. AgeExplanation
Salva is rejected at the beginning of the novel because of his age. This suggests that his age is seen as a barrier or limitation that prevents him from being accepted or included by others. It implies that there may be certain expectations or prejudices based on age that influence the way people perceive and interact with Salva.Rate this question:
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Identify the figurative language. “Overhead, a jet plane soared away like a hawk, and bird.”
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Simile
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Metaphor
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Personification
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Allertation
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A. SimileExplanation
The correct answer is simile. A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things using the words "like" or "as". In the given sentence, the comparison is made between a jet plane and a hawk, using the word "like". This comparison helps to create a vivid image in the reader's mind and adds depth to the description.Rate this question:
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Salva's school is an half an hour from his home
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The given statement suggests that Salva's school is located half an hour away from his home. This means that it takes Salva approximately 30 minutes to travel from his home to school. Therefore, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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What does Salva's dad do
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The village's judge
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A guard for the rebels
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Stayed at home dad
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A doctor or nurse
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A. The village's judgeExplanation
Salva's dad is the village's judge. This means that he holds a position of authority and is responsible for making legal decisions and resolving disputes in the village. As a judge, he plays a crucial role in maintaining order and upholding justice in the community.Rate this question:
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How many brothers and sisters does Salva have ?
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3 brothers and 2 sisters
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5 brothers and 4 sisters
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2 brothers and 0 sisters
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0 bothers and 2 sisters
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A. 3 brothers and 2 sistersExplanation
Salva has 3 brothers and 2 sisters. This can be inferred from the given answer option "3 brothers and 2 sisters".Rate this question:
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When did boys in Salva's village start to go to school ?
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At the age of about ten years
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At the age of about eleven
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At the age of two to three
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Boys in Salva's village never went to school instead they stayed home and did chores.
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A. At the age of about ten yearsExplanation
Boys in Salva's village started going to school at the age of about ten years. This suggests that education was not accessible to them at a younger age, and they had to wait until they reached a certain age to begin their schooling. It implies that there may have been limited resources or opportunities for education in the village, leading to a later start for boys in their academic journey.Rate this question:
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Who was fighting the war in Sudan ?
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The United States of America
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Salva's father
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The government in Sudan.
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Rebels from the southern part of Sudan, where he and his family lived, were fighting against the government, which was based in the north.
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A. The United States of America -
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Every day when Nya went on her trip to go get water what did she have to worry about ?
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Heat
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Water
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Time
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Her feet
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Thorns
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Food
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Her family
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Wild animals
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A. Heat
A. Time
A. ThornsExplanation
Nya had to worry about the heat because she would be walking under the scorching sun to get water. She also had to worry about time because she needed to make sure she returned before dark. Additionally, thorns were a concern as she had to walk through a thorny path to reach the water source.Rate this question:
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Why is Salva forced to leave his home ?
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He turns 18
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His parents kicked him out
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The village is destroyed in the war
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He was not forced to leave ( none of the above )
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A. The village is destroyed in the warExplanation
Salva is forced to leave his home because his village is destroyed in the war. This suggests that the war has caused significant damage to the village, making it uninhabitable and unsafe for Salva to stay. The destruction of the village forces Salva to leave and seek safety and refuge elsewhere.Rate this question:
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What is Nya’s primary responsibility in her family
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Washing the laundry
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Babysitting
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Getting water
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Cooking meals
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A. Getting waterExplanation
Nya's primary responsibility in her family is getting water. This means that she is responsible for fetching water for her family's daily needs. This task is crucial as water is essential for various household chores, cooking, and personal hygiene. It requires physical effort and time, highlighting the importance of Nya's role in ensuring her family's access to clean water.Rate this question:
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What is the meaning of thorn ?
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A tyoe of container
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To clean
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A sharp or pointy prickle on a branch or plant
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A type of rebel
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There freedom
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A name of one of the ponds that was used to used to get water
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A. A sharp or pointy prickle on a branch or plant -
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What is the meaning of dress.
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A type of clothing that the men would wear
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A type of clothing that women would wear
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A type of clothing that both men and women would wear
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To preare to cook or cooking
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A tradition to dress containers with their clothes
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What is the meaning of Gourd ?
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A hard shelled fruit of various plants
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Large weapens used by the rebels.
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The act or power of sharing things
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Decents from the United States
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A. A hard shelled fruit of various plantsExplanation
The correct answer is "a hard shelled fruit of various plants." Gourd is a type of fruit that has a hard outer shell and is grown on various plants. It is often used for decorative purposes or for making utensils and containers. It is not related to large weapons used by rebels or the act of sharing things, nor does it have any connection to the descent from the United States.Rate this question:
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Nya's journey everyday was going to get ________
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waterExplanation
Nya's journey every day was going to get water. This suggests that Nya had to travel regularly to obtain water, indicating that water was not easily accessible in her area. This could imply that she lived in a region with limited water resources or that she did not have access to clean and safe water nearby. Nya's daily journey highlights the importance and scarcity of water in her daily life.Rate this question:
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Did Salva find his family
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The question asks whether Salva found his family. The answer given is "False," indicating that Salva did not find his family.Rate this question:
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What did the rebels do when they were pushing the surviors into the water?
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Wave at them
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Punch them
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Shoot at them
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Throw water at them
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A. Shoot at themExplanation
The rebels shot at the survivors when they were being pushed into the water.Rate this question:
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