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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why don't Ulape and Karana throw rocks at the Aleuts from the cliff?
(a) They are afraid of hitting a man of the village.
(b) They plan to tell the Aleuts to leave by sunrise.
(c) They like Captain Orlov and don't want to hurt him.
(d) They want the Aleuts to stay on the island.

2. 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.

3. Where does a white puff of smoke come from?
(a) An Aleut bonfire on the beach
(b) Burning the hollow log
(c) Cannon fire by the Aleut ship
(d) A fire the villagers make on the cliffs

4. How do the villagers know the Aleut ship is preparing to leave?
(a) The hunters argue more with each other.
(b) The Aleuts who normally spend the day sharpening spears, stop doing that.
(c) The dolphins have depleted the fish supply.
(d) The Aleuts party late into the nights and start work much later in the mornings.

5. Why are the headlands the better choice for a house?
(a) There is abundant fresh water.
(b) All of the Island of the Blue Dolphins can be seen from here.
(c) It is quieter.
(d) The wild dogs will not come here.

Short Answer Questions

1. What injury does Karana incur as she trips to avoid the old bull on the slope?

2. As a storm rages for six days, what is Karana doing?

3. Why do the villagers need an escape plan?

4. Why is a new house necessary?

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

(see the answer key)

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