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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Captain Orlov's reaction to Chief Chowig's refusal of one chest as payment?
(a) He sets sail while the sun is still high.
(b) He tells Chief Chowig there are more chests on the ship just like the one on the sand.
(c) He has the six chests brought to the beach after the ship is fully loaded.
(d) He instructs his men not to use knives and spears.

2. As Karana watches Rontu from a short distance, what is she seeing?
(a) The Aleuts beating one of their crew mates
(b) A two-on-one dog fight to the death
(c) Storm-force winds killing hundreds of gulls
(d) Darkness closing fast

3. Why do the villagers need an escape plan?
(a) The villagers cannot climb down the cliffs.
(b) They must leave the Island of the Blue Dolphins if the Aleuts return.
(c) The supplies of food and water are now inadequate.
(d) The increase of serious storms is making the island unlivable.

4. What does Karana do after the first tidal wave strikes?
(a) She drags herself up the face of the cliff.
(b) She runs in terror along the shore.
(c) She crawls into a cave in the side of the cliff.
(d) She climbs on of the few trees on the island.

5. What is Karana doing in the Ghalas-at village?
(a) Burning down all the houses
(b) Building a storage area to protect the food supply
(c) Preparing a house for when the villagers return home
(d) Keeping a regular night watch with the villagers

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Karana constructing shelves in the rock face?

2. Why is one of the birds named Tainor?

3. What does Karana make with yucca twine?

4. Why does Ramo get up in the darkness and leave Ghalas-at alone?

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

(see the answer key)

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