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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a sai-sai?
(a) A bland gruel made from kelp
(b) A stormy sunset
(c) Flavorful drink made from kelp
(d) A small fish

2. What is the first thing Karana does after returning from her failed mission?
(a) Kills a wild dog on the beach
(b) Builds a fire on the sandy beach
(c) Fixes a leak on the canoe
(d) Sleeps, exhausted on the sand of Coral Cove

3. What is a law in Ghalas-at?
(a) None are permitted to leave Ghalas-at after dark.
(b) Men of the tribe distribute the cooked food.
(c) All must participate in the yearly sea otter hunt.
(d) Women of the tribe cannot make weapons.

4. What is the law Karana's father tells her about?
(a) The sea gods constantly watch The Island of the Blue Dolphins.
(b) Fish food should never be allowed to spoil.
(c) No hunting allowed on a full moon night
(d) Women are not allowed to make weapons.

5. Who vainly packs earrings and blue clay into the luggage?
(a) Ulape
(b) Matasaip
(c) Karana
(d) The Girl with the Long Black Hair

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the decision of Chief Kimki?

2. How do the sea otters affect humans?

3. Why is Karana leaving the raging battle of sea elephants?

4. Who is the reason someone jumps overboard?

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

(see the answer key)

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