1. What does the shape of the island resemble when a person stands on a rise in the middle?
(a) An imperfectly-drawn circle
(b) A roughly-drawn rectangle
(c) Two separate pieces, linked by a reef
(d) A dolphin lying on its side

2. What does Chief Chowig tell the two Aleuts who ask for bass?
(a) That the villagers ate all the bass the night before
(b) That there is plentiful bass near the beach in the early spring
(c) He has to think of his own people and refuses to share the bass
(d) That the bass are spoiled and not edible

3. What are the beds of kelp close to the shore used for?
(a) The kelp often attracts the dolphins to swim closer to shore
(b) The kelp causes the sea otters to swim far from shore.
(c) They provide food for Ghalas-at village when fishing is poor
(d) Sea otters use the kelp to lie in the sun and sleep.

4. How do the men of the village of Ghalas-at prepare for the coming ship?
(a) They all hide among the stones, afraid of the unwanted intruders.
(b) They run down to greet the ship, carrying goods to trade with the crew members.
(c) They arm themselves, running to the shore to drive away the intruders.
(d) They carry their weapons down to the shore. Half the men stand at the edge of the water and half hide in the rocks ready to attack if necessary.

5. Why is life in the village slowed and very quiet?
(a) The water for the village is now polluted.
(b) The memory of those who are gone is a burden in the hearts of all.
(c) The food supply is quickly running down.
(d) The return of the hunters is days overdue.