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

2. Why does Chief Kimki reverse his decision?
(a) Santa Catalina Island cannot be reached by just a single squad of men.
(b) A large feast will wipe out the food presently held at the village.
(c) The men resent the women being hunters, which is the work of men.
(d) The newly-made canoes can hold all the villagers and supplies.

3. How do the villagers know the Aleut ship is preparing to leave?
(a) The dolphins have depleted the fish supply.
(b) The Aleuts party late into the nights and start work much later in the mornings.
(c) The Aleuts who normally spend the day sharpening spears, stop doing that.
(d) The hunters argue more with each other.

4. Why have white men come to the Island of the Blue Dolphins?
(a) To construct better skin canoes for the villagers
(b) To take the villagers away from Ghalas-at
(c) To catch the plentiful fish
(d) To repair the ship

5. How do the Ghalas-at tribesmen prepare for the confrontation with Captain Orlov?
(a) They trust Captain Orlov will keep the agreement, so they carry no weapons.
(b) They leave all weapons in the village when they go to see the ship set sail.
(c) They carry only small knives as weapons.
(d) They leave their place at the foot of the trail, moving forward, waiting, and watching Chief Chowig.