Long Walk to Water Chapters 9-10 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Who shows up in Nya's village and what do they talk about with the chief?

Two men talk to the chief about digging for water.

How long does Uncle say it will take to cross the desert?

Three days.

What happens on the first day in the desert that makes it hard for Salva to continue?

Salva stubs his toe and the toenail comes off.

How does Uncle keep Salva going?

By choosing landmarks and asking Salva to walk to them so the walk seems shorter. Signup and view all the answers

What does the group find on the second day of their journey across the desert?

A group of men who are dying because they have no water. Signup and view all the answers

What do the two men who visit Nya's village say they will find between the trees?

That water will be found between the two trees. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the men that are dying and given water by the women in the group?

They are able to get up and walk with the group. Signup and view all the answers

What does Salva ask Uncle on the third day in the desert, and what was Uncle's response?

Salva asks how his family will find him in Ethiopia. Uncle says his family probably did not survive. Signup and view all the answers

What else does Uncle tell Salva that upsets him?

Once they get to the refugee camp he is going back to Sudan to fight. Signup and view all the answers

What gives Salva hope that he might see his family again someday?

Uncle will talk to people as he walks back to Sudan and ask about his family. Signup and view all the answers

What does the group find by a small pond of muddy water?

A dead stork. Signup and view all the answers

What happens as the group is gathered around the muddy pond of water?

Men from the Nuer tribe rob them and kill Uncle. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nya's Village Encounter

Two men arrive in Nya's village to discuss the possibility of accessing underground water through digging.
They seek permission from the village chief to begin their operation.

Crossing the Desert

Uncle informs Salva that crossing the desert will take approximately three days.
Salva faces difficulties on the first day after he stubbs his toe, resulting in his toenail detaching.

Motivational Techniques

Uncle employs a strategy of identifying landmarks to encourage Salva, making the journey seem more manageable.

Second Day Findings

On the second day in the desert, the group encounters men on the brink of death due to dehydration.

Water Source and Hope

The two men from Nya's village assert that water can be located between two trees, instilling a sense of hope.
The women in the group assist dying men by providing them water, which revives them enough to join the journey.

Family Concerns

Salva inquires about how his family might find him in Ethiopia, and Uncle grimly responds that they likely did not survive.
Salva is further distressed when Uncle reveals his intention to return to Sudan to participate in the fighting after reaching the refugee camp.

Hope for Reunion

Despite the somber news, Salva clings to hope as Uncle promises to inquire about their family during his return journey.

Discovery by the Pond

The group discovers a dead stork by a muddy pond, indicative of the harsh conditions they face.

Tragic Turn of Events

As the group gathers around the contaminated pond for water, they are ambushed by men from the Nuer tribe, leading to Uncle's robbery and subsequent death.

Description

Test your knowledge of Chapters 9 and 10 from 'A Long Walk to Water' with these flashcards. Explore key characters, events, and challenges that the protagonist faces as he journeys through the unforgiving landscape. Perfect for reviewing important themes and details in the story.