A Long Walk to Water - Comprehension Worksheet
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on comprehension and analysis of Linda Sue Park's 'A Long Walk to Water'.
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A Long Walk to Water: Comprehension Check
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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.
1. What country does Salva's story primarily take place in?
Ethiopia
Kenya
Sudan
Uganda
2. What significant event forces Salva to flee his village?
A severe drought
War and violence
A family dispute
A search for food
3. Nya's main daily task is to walk many hours to fetch for her family.
4. Salva is one of the " Boys" who fled Sudan.
5. Salva found his family members easily after the war started.
True
False
6. Nya's village eventually gets a well for clean water.
True
False
7. Describe one challenge Salva faced during his journey as a refugee.
8. Explain how Nya's story and Salva's story eventually connect.
9. Look at the map of Sudan below. Imagine Salva's journey. What physical features might have made his journey difficult?
