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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Captain Orlov's reaction to Chief Chowig's refusal of one chest as payment?
(a) He instructs his men not to use knives and spears.
(b) He sets sail while the sun is still high.
(c) He has the six chests brought to the beach after the ship is fully loaded.
(d) He tells Chief Chowig there are more chests on the ship just like the one on the sand.

3. Even the smallest stored canoe is too heavy to lift, so what is Karana's solution?
(a) Clear rocks and make a slippery kelp slide straight to the water
(b) Shorten the length of the canoe
(c) Ask Ramo to help
(d) Await a very high tide

4. As a storm rages for six days, what is Karana doing?
(a) Making almost 100 spearheads
(b) Visiting others in Ghalas-at
(c) Killing three wild dogs
(d) Nothing

5. Why is Karana leaving the raging battle of sea elephants?
(a) Her elbow is swollen and throbbing.
(b) She has vision in only one eye.
(c) Darkness has fallen.
(d) Both sea elephants are mortally wounded.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Karana reaches the meadow, what does she see standing on the mound?

2. What is swimming ahead of the canoe?

3. Who jumps overboard from the ship?

4. What is the first thing Karana does after returning from her failed mission?

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

(see the answer key)

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