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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 their place at the foot of the trail, moving forward, waiting, and watching Chief Chowig.
(c) They leave all weapons in the village when they go to see the ship set sail.
(d) They carry only small knives as weapons.

2. What helps Karana decide between the two possible sites for a new house?
(a) The sea elephants
(b) The availability of fresh water
(c) The wind direction
(d) The view of Coral Cove

3. 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 dolphin skimming the surface of the sea
(d) A gull with folded wings

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

5. How do the constant winds affect the land?
(a) They prevent the construction of any permanent shelters.
(b) They make movement about the island quite difficult.
(c) They bring dolphins closer in to the beach.
(d) They cause the hills to be polished smooth and the trees to be small and twisted

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are the beds of kelp close to the shore used for?

3. Which utensil Karana is making?

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

5. Why does the night watchman sound the alarm in the village?

(see the answer key)

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