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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is life in the village slowed and very quiet?
(a) The return of the hunters is days overdue.
(b) The food supply is quickly running down.
(c) The memory of those who are gone is a burden in the hearts of all.
(d) The water for the village is now polluted.

2. Where does a white puff of smoke come from?
(a) A fire the villagers make on the cliffs
(b) An Aleut bonfire on the beach
(c) Burning the hollow log
(d) Cannon fire by the Aleut ship

3. What does Karana throw into the water when she sees the devilfish?
(a) Small devilfish
(b) Dead starfish
(c) A spear
(d) Dead scallops

4. What is the reason Karana believes her father is defeated by Captain Orlov.
(a) He accepts one chest as payment.
(b) He asks Captain Orlov for help carrying the black chest up the cliff.
(c) He trusts Captain Orlov and allows the lead hunter to pass by him.
(d) He is weakened because he tells his secret name to Captain Orlov.

5. What does Chief Chowig tell the two Aleuts who ask for bass?
(a) That the bass are spoiled and not edible
(b) That the villagers ate all the bass the night before
(c) That there is plentiful bass near the beach in the early spring
(d) He has to think of his own people and refuses to share the bass

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Karana using to make a fence?

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

3. What does Karana realize is happening while she is paddling the canoe?

4. What does Karana do in the cave?

5. Who jumps overboard from the ship?

(see the answer key)

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