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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the only thing that makes Karana sad?
(a) Ulape loves Nanko.
(b) She loses her skirt of yucca fibers.
(c) The Island of the Blue Dolphins is the only place she has ever known.
(d) Ramo disobeys her.

2. Why does Chief Chowig advise the people not to visit the Aleut's camp?
(a) He says that the Aleuts might kidnap women and children.
(b) He tells them that the Aleuts have powerful, evil magic.
(c) He says that the Aleut's ways and language are not their ways
(d) He warns them that the Aleuts carry disease.

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

4. What does the name Rontu mean in English?
(a) Big Dog
(b) Fox Eyes
(c) Leader
(d) Killer

5. After fishing, as Karana climbs the cliff what does she hear?
(a) Thousands of gulls passing overhead
(b) The Aleuts down on the beach
(c) Dogs fighting
(d) Nothing, an eerie complete silence

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Karana know Spring has come?

2. Why did the Russians come to Coral Cove?

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

4. Why does Karana need to leave the shelter after five days?

5. What is it that is now making Karana feel happy?

(see the answer key)

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