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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Karana searching the beach sand at Coral Cove?
(a) Looking for live sea otter that wash ashore
(b) Looking for the chest the Aleuts brought ashore
(c) Gathering kelp to make body coverings
(d) Gathering stones for making spearheads

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

4. What is it that is now making Karana feel happy?
(a) A new source of fresh water is found.
(b) The rocks, the kelp, the tides, the Island of the Blue Dolphins
(c) The blue dolphins are swimming in Coral Cove.
(d) The canoe is repaired.

5. What does Karana find in Ghalas-at when she returns?
(a) Ramo has killed a wild dog
(b) Ramo is sleeping
(c) Ravaging wild dogs
(d) Nanko and Ulape kissing

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the final deal that Chief Chowig accepts from Captain Orlov?

2. What is the name of Karana's six year old brother?

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

4. Why is Karana putting a canoe in the water at Coral Cove?

5. What is the only thing that makes Karana sad?

(see the answer key)

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