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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the final deal that Chief Chowig accepts from Captain Orlov?
(a) Three parts for the Chief and one part for Captain Orlov
(b) Equal parts of the hunting catch
(c) Payment in gold for hunting off the coast of Coral Cove
(d) One quarter of the catch

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

3. How does Karana describe her brother's eyes?
(a) His eyes are as brown as the roots that grow on the island
(b) His eyes are bright blue like the dolphins and always wide open
(c) His eyes are as green as the sea with an intelligent look
(d) His eyes miss little. They are large and black like a lizard and often look sleepy

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

5. What is swimming ahead of the canoe?
(a) Nothing
(b) Sea otters
(c) Blue dolphins
(d) Three sea elephants with huge tusks

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the villagers think about as they keep watch of the Aleut hunt from the cliffs?

3. What is the first deal that Captain Orlov offers Chief Chowig with regard to the hunting catch?

4. What does Karana fear if she violates the laws of Ghalas-at?

5. Who is leaving alone in a skin canoe?

(see the answer key)

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