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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Karana place in Rontu's grave?
(a) She buries him with her black, stone necklace.
(b) She buries him with sand flowers and his favorite stick.
(c) She buries him with dried abalone, and wild berries.
(d) She buries him with his favorite bone.

2. How does Karana know Spring has come?
(a) The sky is full of small, black, darting birds.
(b) The kelp turns black as the devilfish spray.
(c) The sun is warmer on the headlands.
(d) The sea elephants return to the beaches.

3. Why does Karana name the yellow, wild dog Rontu-Aru?
(a) The wild dog reminds her of Rontu.
(b) The name means daughter of Rontu.
(c) The dog looks so much like his father.
(d) The name honors Rontu.

4. What are the things that make the first day of house building a good omen?
(a) The pleasant smells of the tidal pools, the wild grasses, and the sand plants
(b) There are supplies on hand.
(c) Ramo is very eager to work.
(d) Wild dogs have not been seen for days.

5. As a storm rages for six days, what is Karana doing?
(a) Nothing
(b) Making almost 100 spearheads
(c) Killing three wild dogs
(d) Visiting others in Ghalas-at

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a reason Karana delays her shot at the sea elephant?

2. What is Karana making for Rontu?

3. What is Karana using to make a fence?

4. What is making the loud, thunderous noise on the hot day when Karana paddles her canoe around the reef?

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

(see the answer key)

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