A Long Walk to Water - Reading Comprehension
A Grade 7 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 & Analysis
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability, drawing evidence from the novel 'A Long Walk to Water'.
1. What is the main reason Salva leaves his village in Southern Sudan?
To find a better school.
He is forced to flee due to civil war.
To embark on an adventure.
To join his family in another village.
2. What significant challenge does Nya face daily?
Attending school.
Finding food for her family.
Walking long distances to fetch water.
Avoiding wild animals.
3. Salva is a member of the tribe, while Nya is from the tribe.
4. One of the main themes in the book is the importance of and .
5. Salva's journey takes him through several refugee camps, including one in Ethiopia.
True
False
6. Describe the significance of water in the lives of both Salva and Nya. How does their relationship with water differ and connect?
7. Analyze how Linda Sue Park uses the dual narrative structure to enhance the reader's understanding of the conflict and challenges faced by the people of Sudan. Provide specific examples from the text to support your analysis.