A Long Walk to Water - Grade 4 Reading Comprehension
A worksheet for Grade 4 students to test their comprehension of 'A Long Walk to Water' by Linda Sue Park.
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A Long Walk to Water - Reading Comprehension
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer back to the book 'A Long Walk to Water' if needed.
In 'A Long Walk to Water,' we learn about Salva, a boy from Southern Sudan. One day, while he is at school, fighting breaks out in his village. He has to run away from his home and family to find safety. This begins his long and difficult journey, where he faces many challenges, including hunger, thirst, and dangerous animals. He meets other people who are also looking for safety, and together they travel across the hot, dry land.
1. What is the name of the main character in 'A Long Walk to Water'?
Nya
Salva
Linda
Park
2. What event causes Salva to leave his village?
A flood
His family moves
Fighting breaks out
He goes to visit relatives
3. Salva faces many challenges on his journey, including hunger, , and dangerous animals.
4. Salva is from Sudan.
5. Salva's journey was easy and short.
True
False
6. Describe one challenge Salva faced during his long walk.
7. Look at the map of Sudan below. Imagine Salva's journey across this land.
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