by Claretta Queen
Step into the compelling narratives of Nya and Salva in ‘A Long Walk to Water’ by Linda Sue Park. This quiz will challenge your grasp of the story’s intricate details, character arcs, and the powerful themes that drive the plot forward. Ready to put your knowledge to the test? Let’s see how well you remember the trials and triumphs of these unforgettable characters!
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A Long Walk to Water Quiz Questions Overview
1. Who is the author of ‘A Long Walk to Water’?
Linda Sue Park
Suzanne Collins
J.K. Rowling
Harper Lee
2. What is the main source of water for Nya’s family?
A well
A river
A pond
A rainwater tank
3. What country is Salva from?
Kenya
Ethiopia
Sudan
Uganda
4. What is the name of the group Salva leads to safety?
The Lost Boys
The Water Seekers
The Desert Walkers
The Freedom Fighters
5. How many years does Salva spend in refugee camps?
5 years
6 years
10 years
11 years
6. What is the main theme of ‘A Long Walk to Water’?
Friendship
Survival
Adventure
Romance
7. What does Salva eventually create to help his people?
A school
A hospital
A water well
A farm
8. What is the name of the organization Salva founds?
Water for Sudan
Hope for Sudan
Sudan Water Project
Sudan Aid
9. What year does Nya’s story take place in?
1985
1995
2008
2010
10. What is Salva’s full name?
Salva Dut Ariik
Salva Mawien Dut
Salva Mawien Ariik
Salva Dut Mawien
11. What tribe does Salva belong to?
Dinka
Nuer
Shilluk
Anuak
12. What challenge does Nya face daily?
Finding food
Avoiding wild animals
Walking to fetch water
Caring for her siblings
13. How does Salva’s story eventually connect with Nya’s?
Salva becomes Nya’s teacher
Salva’s organization builds a well in Nya’s village
Nya helps Salva find his family
They never meet
14. What is the primary setting of Salva’s journey?
Desert
Forest
Savannah
Mountains
15. What motivates Salva to keep going despite the hardships?
Hope of finding his family
Desire for adventure
Fear of being alone
Promise of wealth
16. What does Nya’s village gain from the well?
A school
A hospital
A market
A playground
17. What is the significance of water in the novel?
Life and hope
Wealth and power
Danger and fear
Mystery and adventure
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