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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Karana vow to kill as she sits awake all night?
(a) Nanko
(b) The men camped in Coral Cove
(c) Chief Matasaip
(d) A pack of wild dogs

2. Where does a white puff of smoke come from?
(a) A fire the villagers make on the cliffs
(b) Cannon fire by the Aleut ship
(c) Burning the hollow log
(d) An Aleut bonfire on the beach

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

4. How do the sea otters affect humans?
(a) They are valuable as a food source.
(b) They are valuable to the Aleuts as a source for lamp oil.
(c) They are a nuisance to successful fishing close to shore.
(d) They are valuable to the Aleuts because of their thick, beautiful pelts.

5. Why do the villagers need an escape plan?
(a) The villagers cannot climb down the cliffs.
(b) The supplies of food and water are now inadequate.
(c) They must leave the Island of the Blue Dolphins if the Aleuts return.
(d) The increase of serious storms is making the island unlivable.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Karana go to the cliff to watch and count the catch each day?

2. What does Karana compare the Aleut ship to as it comes nearer to the island?

3. How do the Ghalas-at tribesmen prepare for the confrontation with Captain Orlov?

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

5. Who is leaving alone in a skin canoe?

(see the answer key)

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