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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the sea otters affect humans?
(a) They are valuable as a food source.
(b) They are valuable to the Aleuts as a source for lamp oil.
(c) They are valuable to the Aleuts because of their thick, beautiful pelts.
(d) They are a nuisance to successful fishing close to shore.

2. Why does Ramo get up in the darkness and leave Ghalas-at alone?
(a) To get a canoe hidden in Coral Cove
(b) To surprise Karana by preparing the morning meal fit for a new chief
(c) He is angry with Karana
(d) To hunt the wild dogs

3. Why did Ramo want to go back to Ghalas-at?
(a) Because Karana tells him to get valuable seal skins to sell later.
(b) Because Kimka tells him to get more fresh water for the voyage
(c) He is afraid.
(d) To get his fishing spear

4. What is on the beach when Karana returns?
(a) The bodies of both the young and old bulls
(b) The body of the old bull
(c) The bodies of two cows
(d) The body of the young bull

5. What is slowing the construction of the house?
(a) Wild dogs
(b) Need to keep watch for ships
(c) Scarcity of useful wood
(d) Constant need to hunt for food

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who jumps overboard from the ship?

3. How do the constant winds affect the land?

4. What is Karana's decision about her future?

5. What helps Karana decide between the two possible sites for a new house?

(see the answer key)

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