A Long Walk To Water Chapters 1-6 Flashcards

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Why does the author use different styles of print and different time periods in the same chapter? What can be learned from this style of writing?

To focus only on one character

To make the story more interesting (correct)

To confuse the readers

To make it shorter

Describe Salva as a student.

Salva studies at a school that only has boys and learns Arabic.

Describe Salva's family and home life.

Salva has 2 sisters, 2 brothers, a mom, and a dad.

What are the issues for which the rebels are fighting the government?

The rebels are fighting the government because it wants the South to become Muslim. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the teacher urge them to 'run into the bush'?

The teacher urges them to run when the second gunfire is shot. Signup and view all the answers

What are you wondering about as this chapter ends?

I am wondering if Salva will see his family and home again and if he will make it out alive. Signup and view all the answers

How does Nya spend her time?

Nya spends her time walking to get water. Signup and view all the answers

What is happening around Salva as he runs away from the school?

A bomb hits his school. Signup and view all the answers

What three questions occupy Salva's thoughts?

Where are we going? Where is my family? When will I see them again? Signup and view all the answers

When the people organize by village, what does Salva discover?

Salva still couldn't find his family. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the rebels.

The rebels are soldiers. Signup and view all the answers

Salva considers himself a man.

True Signup and view all the answers

The rebels consider Salva a man.

False Signup and view all the answers

Why does the group leave the rebels?

The group leaves because the rebels were heading to fight. Signup and view all the answers

Why do they leave Salva in the barn the next morning?

They didn't want him to cause any trouble. Signup and view all the answers

Can you imagine how Salva is feeling at the end of this chapter?

Salva is in a barn at a woman's house. Signup and view all the answers

In each of the chapters so far, the author tells Nya's story first. Why do you think she does this?

The author tells Nya's story first because her story is shorter and takes place in the present. Signup and view all the answers

What has been the purpose of Nya's journey every day?

The purpose of Nya's journey every day is to get water. Signup and view all the answers

What is Salva's situation?

Salva is left behind. Signup and view all the answers

Why doesn't he return to his school?

Salva does not return to school because that's where the danger was. Signup and view all the answers

How does the woman from the Jur-chol tribe help him?

The woman helps Salva by feeding him and caring for him. Signup and view all the answers

What is the history between the Nuers and the Dinka tribe?

No one was sure where Nuer land ended and Dinka land began, leading to conflict. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Salva insulted to be called an orphan?

Salva was insulted because he was not an orphan. Signup and view all the answers

Why must the old woman move on?

The woman moved on because the dry season was coming. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean they are 'walking to nowhere'?

It means the group is not walking to any particular destination. Signup and view all the answers

How do they survive?

Salva survived by eating honey from a beehive. Signup and view all the answers

Why do Buksa and Salva fall behind?

They fall behind because they were so hungry. Signup and view all the answers

Can an entire group of people exist on the food they found?

False Signup and view all the answers

Explain how water dictates Nya's life every day.

Water dictates Nya's life because her family has to fetch it regularly due to the war. Signup and view all the answers

How was the honey worth it for Salva and the others in his group?

The honey was worth it because they were so hungry. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Salva dismayed that they are walking to Ethiopia?

Salva is dismayed because it means he will go further from his family. Signup and view all the answers

What do Salva and Marial have in common?

Salva and Marial both belong to the Dinka tribe. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean that Salva 'heard that sigh all the way to his heart'?

It means Salva knows something happened to his family but doesn't want to admit it. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the Atuot people.

The Atuot people are called 'the people of the lion' in the Dinka language. Signup and view all the answers

Would you fear the Atuot people?

True Signup and view all the answers

Salva is amazed at the end of this chapter. Predict the cause of his speechlessness.

The cause of Salva's speechlessness is that someone he knew found him. Signup and view all the answers

Nya and her mother think differently about the camp. Explain.

Nya and her mother have differing opinions about the camp's value. Signup and view all the answers

Would Nya and Salva have been friends if they knew each other in the same time?

Nya and Salva would not have been friends because Salva is Dinka. Signup and view all the answers

Finally, something good happens for Salva. Explain. How does this make a difference for the group?

Salva's uncle arrives and becomes a leader of the group. Signup and view all the answers

Why does everyone in the group become nauseous?

They become nauseous because they ate too fast after being starving. Signup and view all the answers

List all the elements working against their survival.

The elements include lack of food/drink, danger from soldiers or wild animals, and finding shelter. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean: 'A cold fist seemed to grip Salva's heart'?

'A cold fist' means Salva's heart is gripped by fear because Marial has disappeared. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Character Insights

Salva has two sisters and two brothers, raised in a family where boys go to school at age ten, while girls learn domestic skills.
Nya works daily to fetch water, emphasizing her struggle for survival in a war-torn environment; she has siblings and makes the trek for 7 months.

Conflict and Setting

The rebels fight against the Sudanese government, which aims to convert the entire south to Islam, leading to widespread conflict and war.
Salva's school experiences a bomb explosion, showcasing the immediate dangers of the civil war.

Themes of Isolation and Community

Throughout his journey, Salva grapples with feelings of abandonment and isolation, questioning if he will ever reunite with his family.
He encounters harsh realities as he transitions from school to survival, requiring him to adapt quickly to new circumstances.

Survival Mechanisms

The group struggles to survive, facing challenges such as scarcity of food and the threat of attacks from soldiers or wildlife.
Salva and a friend, Buksa, discover a bee hive, indicating hunger drives them to risk harvesting honey despite the danger of getting stung.

Cultural Context

Cultural differences are highlighted by the rivalry between the Nuer and Dinka tribes, complicating Salva's quest for safety and community.
Tribal identification is emphasized, as tribes differentiate themselves through distinctive practices, such as head carvings.

Emotional Responses

Salva feels a wave of despair when discovering Marial's disappearance, represented by the metaphor "A cold fist seemed to grip Salva's heart," indicating intense fear.
Connections between characters, such as Salva and Marial, emphasize shared backgrounds but highlight the divisions created by tribal affiliations.

Leadership and Responsibility

Salva’s uncle emerges as a leader within their group, which bolsters the morale and organization of the journey they undertake.
The responsibilities of those who lead increase significantly as they must ensure the survival of the entire group while navigating threats.

Daily Life Struggles

Water scarcity is a constant challenge impacting the daily lives of characters like Nya, whose efforts underscore the broader implications of war on fundamental resources.
The necessity of safety and caution is emphasized throughout their journey, as even the act of eating can result in nausea and further health challenges.

Future Visions and Hope

Salva's hope fluctuates throughout the chapters, particularly when contemplating meeting other Dinkas but hampered by loneliness.
The narrative focuses on resilience and the search for belonging amid chaos and uncertainty in their lives.

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This quiz focuses on the first six chapters of 'A Long Walk to Water' by Linda Sue Park. It explores key themes, character development, and the author's use of narrative styles between different time periods. Test your understanding with these flashcards and enhance your comprehension of the text.