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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the only thing that makes Karana sad?
(a) Ramo disobeys her.
(b) The Island of the Blue Dolphins is the only place she has ever known.
(c) She loses her skirt of yucca fibers.
(d) Ulape loves Nanko.

2. What is the reason Karana believes her father is defeated by Captain Orlov.
(a) He is weakened because he tells his secret name to Captain Orlov.
(b) He accepts one chest as payment.
(c) He trusts Captain Orlov and allows the lead hunter to pass by him.
(d) He asks Captain Orlov for help carrying the black chest up the cliff.

3. How do the constant winds affect the land?
(a) They cause the hills to be polished smooth and the trees to be small and twisted
(b) They bring dolphins closer in to the beach.
(c) They make movement about the island quite difficult.
(d) They prevent the construction of any permanent shelters.

4. How do the Ghalas-at tribesmen prepare for the confrontation with Captain Orlov?
(a) They carry only small knives as weapons.
(b) They leave their place at the foot of the trail, moving forward, waiting, and watching Chief Chowig.
(c) They trust Captain Orlov will keep the agreement, so they carry no weapons.
(d) They leave all weapons in the village when they go to see the ship set sail.

5. Why did Ramo want to go back to Ghalas-at?
(a) He is afraid.
(b) Because Karana tells him to get valuable seal skins to sell later.
(c) Because Kimka tells him to get more fresh water for the voyage
(d) To get his fishing spear

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a law in Ghalas-at?

2. Why does the number of men in the Ghalas-at tribe change suddenly?

3. What does the shape of the island resemble when a person stands on a rise in the middle?

4. Who does Nanko think runs ahead of the group and boards the ship?

5. What is the major topic of discussion about leaving Ghalas-at?

(see the answer key)

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