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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Karana watches Rontu from a short distance, what is she seeing?
(a) The Aleuts beating one of their crew mates
(b) A two-on-one dog fight to the death
(c) Storm-force winds killing hundreds of gulls
(d) Darkness closing fast

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 all weapons in the village when they go to see the ship set sail.
(c) They leave their place at the foot of the trail, moving forward, waiting, and watching Chief Chowig.
(d) They trust Captain Orlov will keep the agreement, so they carry no weapons.

3. What is the only thing that makes Karana sad?
(a) Ramo disobeys her.
(b) Ulape loves Nanko.
(c) She loses her skirt of yucca fibers.
(d) The Island of the Blue Dolphins is the only place she has ever known.

4. Why are the male sea elephants sitting separate from each other?
(a) They need plenty of space to sleep in the sunshine
(b) To encourage the female to mate
(c) To protect the herd community from every direction
(d) They are bad-tempered, jealous, and quick to fight.

5. What happens after the incident in the meadow?
(a) Gulls are never again seen on the Island of the Blue Dolphins.
(b) Wild dogs never return to the headlands.
(c) Rontu disappears for one week.
(d) The Aleuts board their ship and sail away.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is a reason Karana delays her shot at the sea elephant?

3. Why is Karana leaving the raging battle of sea elephants?

4. How do the Aleuts act as they prepare to leave the island?

5. Who jumps overboard from the ship?

(see the answer key)

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