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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

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

4. Why don't Ulape and Karana throw rocks at the Aleuts from the cliff?
(a) They plan to tell the Aleuts to leave by sunrise.
(b) They are afraid of hitting a man of the village.
(c) They like Captain Orlov and don't want to hurt him.
(d) They want the Aleuts to stay on the island.

5. What is the reason Karana believes her father is defeated by Captain Orlov.
(a) He asks Captain Orlov for help carrying the black chest up the cliff.
(b) He trusts Captain Orlov and allows the lead hunter to pass by him.
(c) He accepts one chest as payment.
(d) He is weakened because he tells his secret name to Captain Orlov.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Karana doing in the Ghalas-at village?

2. How did the name, Island of the Blue Dolphins, possibly originate?

3. What is the decision of Chief Kimki?

4. Who vainly packs earrings and blue clay into the luggage?

5. How do the constant winds affect the land?

(see the answer key)

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