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

2. What does Karana make with yucca twine?
(a) A rope
(b) A small fishing net
(c) A new skirt
(d) A wind curtain for the cave entrance

3. Where do gulls make their nests?
(a) High in the tops of trees Leaves, grass, and vines
(b) High on cliffs, in hollow places in the rocks
(c) In the reeds by the shore
(d) On small islands

4. Why have white men come to the Island of the Blue Dolphins?
(a) To take the villagers away from Ghalas-at
(b) To catch the plentiful fish
(c) To repair the ship
(d) To construct better skin canoes for the villagers

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Karana describe her brother's eyes?

2. Why doesn't Karana go to the cliff to watch and count the catch each day?

3. What does Chief Chowig tell the two Aleuts who ask for bass?

4. Why is life in the village slowed and very quiet?

5. How do the constant winds affect the land?

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