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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Karana describe her brother's eyes?
(a) His eyes miss little. They are large and black like a lizard and often look sleepy
(b) His eyes are as brown as the roots that grow on the island
(c) His eyes are bright blue like the dolphins and always wide open
(d) His eyes are as green as the sea with an intelligent look

3. Why does Chief Chowig advise the people not to visit the Aleut's camp?
(a) He says that the Aleut's ways and language are not their ways
(b) He warns them that the Aleuts carry disease.
(c) He says that the Aleuts might kidnap women and children.
(d) He tells them that the Aleuts have powerful, evil magic.

4. Who is the reason someone jumps overboard?
(a) Nanko
(b) Ramo
(c) Karana
(d) Matasaip

5. How do villagers feel about leaving the Island of the Blue Dolphin?
(a) Thankful for not starving on the island
(b) They trust their tribesman Nanko.
(c) Regretful that Kimka is dead
(d) Fearful about the destination, nonetheless happy

Short Answer Questions

1. Why have white men come to the Island of the Blue Dolphins?

2. What is the reason Karana believes her father is defeated by Captain Orlov.

3. Why does Chief Kimki reverse his decision?

4. Where does a white puff of smoke come from?

5. How do the villagers know the Aleut ship is preparing to leave?

(see the answer key)

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