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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 Aleuts act as they prepare to leave the island?
(a) They are laughing as if they are happy to leave the island.
(b) They hate Captain Orlov and refuse to follow his directions.
(c) They empty one of the six chests.
(d) They do not carry weapons of any kind while on the beach.

2. Who is the reason someone jumps overboard?
(a) Nanko
(b) Ramo
(c) Karana
(d) Matasaip

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

4. What does Karana realize is happening while she is paddling the canoe?
(a) The kelp is too thick for a canoe
(b) The sea otter may capsize the canoe
(c) The extra paddle is missing
(d) The canoe is leaking

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only thing that makes Karana sad?

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

3. Who jumps overboard from the ship?

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

5. After fishing, as Karana climbs the cliff what does she hear?

(see the answer key)

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