A Long Walk to Water Chapters Overview

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How does water dictate Nya's life?

The family had to move because of fighting between tribes over land surrounding the lake. 2. Every year when the rains stopped and the pond near the village dried up, the family moved near a big lake. 3. Nya's job was to dig a hole until water seeped in the bottom. 4. She had to wait for hours for water to appear.

Why can't Nya's family stay at the lake year-round?

Fighting between the two tribes makes it hard for Nya and her family to stay at the lake year-round. They only stay during the dry season when the fighting does not occur as often.

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

Salva and others in his group were able to satisfy their hunger by filling their stomachs with the honey and beeswax.

What can be inferred about what happened with the bees?

The reader can infer that the bees stung members of the group when they were awakened by the smoke but instead woke up the bees. Signup and view all the answers

What do Salva and Marial have in common?

They were both in search of family members and were the same age, almost the same height, with identical stride lengths. Signup and view all the answers

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

It suggests he understood the sorrow and frustration of being alone and searching. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Salva dismayed that they are walking to Ethiopia?

Salva is dismayed because going to another country would make it that much harder for his family to find him. Signup and view all the answers

How much time has passed since Salva started running?

More than a month had passed since Salva ran from his school into the bush. Signup and view all the answers

What are three details about the Atuout people?

<ol> <li>They are called 'the people of the lion.' 2. When they die, they come back to Earth as a lion. 3. Lions of the region are said to be 'the fiercest in the world.'</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What do you predict is the cause of Salva's speechlessness at the end of this chapter?

Predictions will vary, but it is suggested he might see a family member. Signup and view all the answers

Define gingerly.

With extreme care or caution. Signup and view all the answers

Define honeycomb.

A structure of rows of hexagonal wax cells, formed by bees. Signup and view all the answers

Define accent.

Mode of pronunciation characteristic of a particular person or group. Signup and view all the answers

Define strides.

A long step in walking. Signup and view all the answers

Define inhabited.

Occupied or living in. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Water's Impact on Nya's Life

Nya's family relocates due to conflicts over land near the lake.
Seasonal drought forces Nya's family to move to a larger lake during the dry season.
Nya's daily responsibility involves digging for water; she must wait hours to collect it.

Limitations of Staying at the Lake

Fighting between tribes prevents Nya's family from residing at the lake year-round.
The family only stays during the dry season when tribal conflicts are less frequent.

Importance of Honey for Salva and His Group

Salva and his companions alleviate hunger by consuming honey and beeswax found during their journey.

Inference About the Bees

Bees attacked Salva’s group when they were disturbed, evidenced by Salva's swollen eye.

Commonalities Between Salva and Marial

Both boys are on a quest to find family.
They share similar physical traits and walking styles.

Salva’s Emotional Response

Salva's heart is deeply affected by the sorrow of isolation and longing for connection.

Salva's Dismay About Traveling to Ethiopia

Salva worries that moving to another country will make it harder for his family to locate him.
Marial provides emotional support, humor, and companionship to Salva during their journey.

Passage of Time Since Salva Fled

Over a month has elapsed since Salva escaped from school into the bush.

Description of the Atuout People

Known as "the people of the lion" and believed to return as lions after death.
Regional lions associated with the Atuout are described as extremely fierce.

Salva's Speechlessness

The end of the chapter leaves Salva in awe, likely due to the unexpected sighting of a family member.

Vocabulary Terms

Gingerly: With extreme care or caution.
Honeycomb: Structure built by bees for storing honey, eggs, and pollen.
Accent: Characteristic pronunciation of a person or group.
Strides: Long steps taken in walking.
Inhabited: Areas occupied or lived in by people or animals.

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