A Long Walk to Water Chapters 6 & 7

Questions and Answers

How do Nya and her mother think differently about the camp?

Nya likes the camp because they are close to water, but her mother hates it because they sleep in makeshift shelters, have few belongings, must dig for water, and fears conflict with the Dinka.

Did Nya and Salva have the potential to be friends?

No, because Nya is from the Nuer tribe and Salva is a Dinka.

What good event happens for Salva?

Salva finds Uncle Jewiir.

Why does everyone in the group become nauseous?

They become ill because they ate too much meat after being starved for a long time. Signup and view all the answers

List the elements working against their survival.

Lions, walking throughout the night, no water for miles, and exhaustion. Signup and view all the answers

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

It means Salva is gripped by fear because Marial has disappeared. Signup and view all the answers

What is wrong with Akeer, and what symptoms does she have?

Akeer has cramps, a stomach ache, diarrhea, and sometimes a fever. Signup and view all the answers

How do they know a lion took Marial?

There were splotches of blood near the path and they were in lion country. Signup and view all the answers

How does the loss of his friend affect Salva?

Salva is almost crazy with fear. Signup and view all the answers

What changes as the group approaches the Nile?

The air smells of water, and the landscape becomes greener. Signup and view all the answers

What is the secret of making the canoes?

The canoes are made of reeds tied tightly together to form dense layers. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nya and Her Mother's Perspectives

Nya appreciates the camp due to its proximity to water.
Her mother dislikes the camp for its makeshift shelters, loss of belongings, and fear of potential conflict with Dinka tribesmen.
Nya is from the Nuer tribe; Salva is Dinka, making friendship between them unlikely.

Salva's Positive Change

Salva reunites with Uncle Jewiir, who is armed and experienced, gaining leadership within the group.

Illness in the Group

Group members suffer from nausea after overeating meat, a consequence of prolonged starvation.

Survival Challenges

Survival is hindered by various threats: lions, relentless walking at night, extreme exhaustion, and lack of water.

Salva's Emotional Turmoil

Feeling "a cold fist grip his heart" symbolizes Salva's fear upon realizing Marial has vanished.

Akeer's Health Crisis

Akeer displays symptoms of cramps, stomach ache, diarrhea, and fever.
The family faces the dilemma of resting her or traveling to a clinic.

The Mystery of Marial's Disappearance

Signs of Marial's fate include her absence and blood splotches near their path, confirming a lion's involvement.
The quietness of the environment explains why no one heard anything unusual.

Salva's Response to Loss

Salva is overwhelmed with fear after losing Marial.
Uncle comforts Salva by assuring him of his protection against lions and pledging not to abandon him.

Arrival at the Nile

As the group nears the Nile, they notice a change in the air, which becomes fragrant with the scent of water, and the environment appears greener.
The group crosses the Nile using small canoes.

Canoe Construction Technique

Canoes are crafted using tightly tied reeds, forming dense layers that are then bound together for stability.

Description

Explore the themes and character relationships in chapters 6 and 7 of 'A Long Walk to Water.' This quiz focuses on the contrasting perspectives of Nya and her mother regarding their living situation in the camp. Analyze whether Nya and Salva could have been friends under different circumstances.