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Who is the first main character in the book 'A Long Walk To Water'?
Who is the first main character in the book 'A Long Walk To Water'?
- Salva
- Michael
- Nya (correct)
- Marial
What is Nya's daily task?
What is Nya's daily task?
Walk twice a day to get water for her family.
How old is Salva at the beginning of the story?
How old is Salva at the beginning of the story?
11 years old
Salva is a member of the ______ tribe.
Salva is a member of the ______ tribe.
Who is Nya's younger sister?
Who is Nya's younger sister?
What did Uncle Jewiir do for Salva?
What did Uncle Jewiir do for Salva?
Salva's American family adopted him in Rochester, New York.
Salva's American family adopted him in Rochester, New York.
Match the characters with their descriptions:
Match the characters with their descriptions:
What is the dual narrative perspective in the book?
What is the dual narrative perspective in the book?
What does the symbol for Nya's story look like?
What does the symbol for Nya's story look like?
What happens to Salva in the first chapter?
What happens to Salva in the first chapter?
Nya faced many difficulties while getting ______.
Nya faced many difficulties while getting ______.
Marial, Salva's great friend, dies from a lion attack.
Marial, Salva's great friend, dies from a lion attack.
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Study Notes
Main Characters
- Nya: An 11-year-old girl from the Nuer tribe, responsible for fetching water twice daily for her family.
- Salva: Another main character, who begins the story at 11 years old and ends at 35, a member of the Dinka tribe and one of the "Lost Boys."
Family Dynamics
- Nya's family includes her parents, younger sister Ariik, and brother Dep, who discusses the well drilling in the village.
- Salva's biological father, Mawien Dut Ariik, reunites with him after 19 years. Salva has five siblings, with one brother, Ring, surviving the war. Uncle Jewiir plays a significant role in Salva's journey but is ultimately killed.
Salva's American Family
- Salva is adopted by Chris and Louise in Rochester, New York, who have four children. They provide support for his education and help him reconnect with his father in Sudan.
Key Friendships
- Buksa, a friend from the Jur-Chol tribe, shares a memorable experience of finding a beehive with Salva.
- Marial, Salva's closest friend, goes missing, presumed dead after a lion attack.
- Michael, an Irish aid worker, teaches Salva English and volleyball skills in the refugee camp in Kenya.
Narrative Structure
- The book utilizes a dual narrative, alternating between Nya's story set in 2008 and Salva's set in 1985. Their stories converge in 2009.
Symbolism
- Each chapter features symbols to distinguish the two narratives: Nya's chapters have simple, abstract symbols, while Salva's chapters feature intricate designs representing themes of war and hope.
Chapter Insights
- Chapter 1: Nya struggles against harsh conditions while collecting water; Salva experiences the sudden chaos of conflict at school and wonders about his family.
- Chapter 2: Nya perseveres in her water quest despite a thorn in her heel; Salva escapes through the streets amidst the turmoil and tries to join a group heading to a rebel camp.
- Chapter 3: Nya returns home with muddy water; Salva wakes alone in a barn, eventually finding refuge with a Dinka woman.
- Chapter 4: Nya takes a break at home before resuming her water journey with her sister; Salva finds acceptance with a Dinka group after initially facing skepticism.
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