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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What name does Ramo choose as he tells Karana he is a man and the tribal chief?
(a) Takes the name Chief Son of Chowig
(b) Takes the name Chief Ramo
(c) Takes the name Chief of The Island of the Blue Dolphins
(d) Takes the name Chief Tanyositlopai

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 villagers feel about leaving the Island of the Blue Dolphin?
(a) Fearful about the destination, nonetheless happy
(b) They trust their tribesman Nanko.
(c) Regretful that Kimka is dead
(d) Thankful for not starving on the island

5. What does Karana compare the Aleut ship to as it comes nearer to the island?
(a) A red whale
(b) A very large canoe
(c) A gull with folded wings
(d) A dolphin skimming the surface of the sea

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the major topic of discussion about leaving Ghalas-at?

2. Who does Karana vow to kill as she sits awake all night?

3. How does Karana describe her brother's eyes?

4. What is swimming ahead of the canoe?

5. Why do Captain Orlov and his Aleut hunters camp on the high ground of the island?

(see the answer key)

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