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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After fishing, as Karana climbs the cliff what does she hear?
(a) Thousands of gulls passing overhead
(b) Nothing, an eerie complete silence
(c) Dogs fighting
(d) The Aleuts down on the beach

2. What is the law Karana's father tells her about?
(a) Fish food should never be allowed to spoil.
(b) The sea gods constantly watch The Island of the Blue Dolphins.
(c) Women are not allowed to make weapons.
(d) No hunting allowed on a full moon night

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

4. Who does Nanko think runs ahead of the group and boards the ship?
(a) Ramo
(b) Kimka
(c) Matasaip
(d) Ulape

5. Who vainly packs earrings and blue clay into the luggage?
(a) The Girl with the Long Black Hair
(b) Ulape
(c) Karana
(d) Matasaip

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens after the incident in the meadow?

2. Why does Karana not use her arrows to help Rontu in the meadow?

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

4. Why did Ramo want to go back to Ghalas-at?

5. What does the young male do that starts a fight?

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