Questions and Answers
What is the 'red giraffe?' Why might Nya describe it this way?
It was a tall drill. It had a long neck like a giraffe.
What part do the villagers play in the progress of clearing the land for the water? Cite evidence to support your answer.
The women collected rocks and stones placing them in sturdy clothes. They balanced the bundles on their heads bringing them back to the village. Other villagers used tools to pound rocks and break them down to make gravel.
Even though the work was hard, how do the villagers feel about their role in the progress? What is the evidence from the text that helps the reader visualize their work?
Men were shouting, women were singing. 'It was the sound of people working hard together.'
What does the truth that 'The woman in the orange headscarf was not his mother' force Salva to admit to himself?
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How does Salva continue to go on, despite the 'black despair of nothingness' he is feeling? What lesson does he learn from Uncle in time of grief?
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How long did Salva stay in Itang? How old is he? What might he have learned living in the camp for so long?
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Explain why the camp is closing. What were the refugees forced to do?
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What is the purpose of any government?
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Study Notes
Key Concepts from A Long Walk to Water - Chapter 12
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"Red giraffe" refers to a tall drill used for water extraction, likened to a giraffe due to its elevated structure.
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Villagers play a crucial role in preparing the land for water access; women gather rocks and stones in cloth to balance on their heads, while others utilize tools to pound and break down rocks into gravel.
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Despite the demanding labor, villagers exhibit a sense of community and resilience; men shout and women sing, creating an uplifting atmosphere of collective effort.
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Salva realizes that the woman in the orange headscarf is not his mother, confronting the painful truth of his family's likely demise after learning from his uncle about the attack on his village.
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Salva finds the strength to continue amidst despair by holding onto the desire to honor his family's memory; he recalls his uncle's lesson to progress gradually, "one step at a time."
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Salva spent six years in the Itang camp, reaching the age of 17; his experiences in the camp likely contributed to his growth and resilience in the face of adversity.
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The closure of the refugee camp results from the impending collapse of the Ethiopian government; refugees had to evacuate as foreign aid support diminished, ultimately being pushed back to Sudan by soldiers.
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The purpose of any government generally revolves around maintaining order, providing services, and protecting citizens; responses will vary based on perspective.
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