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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the name, Island of the Blue Dolphins, possibly originate?
(a) From an ancient song of the Ghalas-at village
(b) From the earliest people to visit the island
(c) From the reflective coloring of the dolphins at sunset
(d) From the single dolphin once seen offshore

2. What is the decision of Chief Kimki?
(a) The newly-made skin canoes are not to be used yet.
(b) Every villager is assigned a task and the women become hunters.
(c) A squad of men will row to Santa Catalina immediately.
(d) A large feast will be held to celebrate the good fortune of Ghalas-at.

3. Where does Chief Chowig dispatch several young men?
(a) To the cliffs to watch for more Aleut ships
(b) To the Aleut camp with beads
(c) To the beach to watch the Aleuts so they couldn't sail away without paying the agreed price
(d) To make more spears

4. What is the name of Karana's six year old brother?
(a) Chowig
(b) Ramo
(c) Ghalas-at
(d) Orlov

5. What are the beds of kelp close to the shore used for?
(a) Sea otters use the kelp to lie in the sun and sleep.
(b) They provide food for Ghalas-at village when fishing is poor
(c) The kelp causes the sea otters to swim far from shore.
(d) The kelp often attracts the dolphins to swim closer to shore

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is life in the village slowed and very quiet?

3. What is the final deal that Chief Chowig accepts from Captain Orlov?

4. What do the crew members of the ship do after it lands in Coral Cove?

5. Why does each person of Ghalas-at have two names?

(see the answer key)

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