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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the Ghalas-at tribesmen prepare for the confrontation with Captain Orlov?
(a) They leave all weapons in the village when they go to see the ship set sail.
(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 carry only small knives as weapons.

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

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

4. What is swimming ahead of the canoe?
(a) Sea otters
(b) Blue dolphins
(c) Three sea elephants with huge tusks
(d) Nothing

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the reason someone jumps overboard?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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