A Long Walk to Water
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What did the nurse advise about drinking water?

  • Drink water only from the lakebed holes
  • Avoid drinking water altogether
  • Mix lake water with clean water before drinking
  • Boil the water or count to two hundred before drinking it (correct)
  • Why was Akeer taken to the big white tent?

  • To receive medical help (correct)
  • To rest in a comfortable place
  • To avoid the dirty water
  • To play with Nya
  • What was the effect of the medicine on Akeer?

  • She was nearly her old self again (correct)
  • She fell asleep for a long time
  • She started laughing uncontrollably
  • She became weaker
  • Why was it mentioned that the water from the lakebed holes could only be collected in tiny amounts?

    <p>To highlight the scarcity of clean water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What worried Nya's mother despite her nod of understanding?

    <p>The difficulty of ensuring clean water for Akeer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Water Advice

    • The nurse advised drinking plenty of water to prevent dehydration, which can be dangerous during illness.

    Akeer's Destination

    • Akeer was taken to the big white tent, a makeshift clinic, because he was ill and needed medical attention.

    Medicine's Effect

    • The medicine helped Akeer feel better, but it did not completely cure him. He still felt weak and needed to rest.

    Limited Water Supply

    • The water from the lakebed holes was mentioned to be scarce, meaning only a small amount could be collected at a time. This implies a water shortage and potential difficulties in accessing clean water.

    Nya's Mother's Worry

    • Despite understanding the situation, Nya's mother remained concerned about Akeer's condition. Her worry suggests the severity of his illness and the uncertainty about his recovery.

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    Test your knowledge of "A Long Walk to Water" by taking this quiz on Chapter Eight, Southern Sudan, 2008. Recall key events and characters as you engage with questions that explore the story's plot and themes.

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