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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the villagers know the Aleut ship is preparing to leave?
(a) The Aleuts party late into the nights and start work much later in the mornings.
(b) The hunters argue more with each other.
(c) The dolphins have depleted the fish supply.
(d) The Aleuts who normally spend the day sharpening spears, stop doing that.

2. What does Karana do when she sees Tutok turning away and leaving through the brush?
(a) Karana quietly hides in the bushes.
(b) Karana jumps to her feet, runs down the ravine, and calls Tutok's name.
(c) Karana smiles, glad that Tutok is leaving.
(d) Karana throws a spear at Tutok.

3. How do villagers feel about leaving the Island of the Blue Dolphin?
(a) They trust their tribesman Nanko.
(b) Thankful for not starving on the island
(c) Fearful about the destination, nonetheless happy
(d) Regretful that Kimka is dead

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

5. What is Karana gathering in the canoe and hanging out to dry?
(a) Sweet red abalone
(b) Kelp
(c) Starfish
(d) Shells

Short Answer Questions

1. What injury does Karana incur as she trips to avoid the old bull on the slope?

2. How do the Ghalas-at tribesmen prepare for the confrontation with Captain Orlov?

3. What does Karana do to pass the time during the winter that the Aleuts are on the island?

4. Who jumps overboard from the ship?

5. What does Karana see in Black Cave?

(see the answer key)

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