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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Rontu looking at over the edge of the reef?
(a) A giant devilfish
(b) Blue dolphins in the bay
(c) Sails on the far horizon
(d) Scallops on the kelp

2. Why does Karana decide she needs a new canoe?
(a) To flee if the Aleuts return
(b) To paddle away from The Island of the Blue Dolphins
(c) The old canoe is too lightweight
(d) To catch the faster devilfish

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

4. How is Karana able to keep the two birds close by as friends?
(a) Tethered by kelp string
(b) Clips the wings
(c) Always kept caged
(d) Always kept in the cave

5. What is the first deal that Captain Orlov offers Chief Chowig with regard to the hunting catch?
(a) He offers one part of goods to be paid to the chief and two parts for the Captain's men.
(b) He offers one quarter of the catch to the chief.
(c) He offers only to leave the village alone if they let his men hunt.
(d) He offers trinkets brought from Russia to the chief.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a law in Ghalas-at?

2. What does the shape of the island resemble when a person stands on a rise in the middle?

3. Who does Karana vow to kill as she sits awake all night?

4. What is the reason for a fence at the new house?

5. What does Karana do in the cave?

(see the answer key)

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