2. Without chores to be done in early summer, what do Karana and Rontu do?
(a) Lay on the sunny beach
(b) Swim in Coral Cove
(c) Take walks to Tall Rock
(d) Go on canoe trips

3. Where does Karana bury Rontu?
(a) In his old lair
(b) On the beach
(c) Atop the cliff
(d) On the headland

4. What does Karana do before she climbs the ledge at the mouth of the cave?
(a) Checks her drinking water
(b) Makes three more spears
(c) Lights a fire at the cave entrance
(d) Makes three more arrows

5. What does Karana do to pass the time during the winter that the Aleuts are on the island?
(a) She talks to Rontu and makes arrows.
(b) She makes string for her fishing spear, hooks of abalone shell and earrings.
(c) She makes a robe of feathers.
(d) She dries smelts and shellfish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Karana see as she gathers supplies to repair her canoe?

2. What does Karana vow about killing animals the summer she renames Mon-a-nee?

3. How long does the earthquake last?

4. As Karana watches Rontu from a short distance, what is she seeing?

5. What does Karana find when she goes to the tide pool to see Mon-a-nee after three days?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Karana make a grave for Rontu and what does she place on it?

2. Summarize Karana's feelings toward the animals on the island

3. What happens to Karena on the very hot day after the winter storms when she takes the canoe to paddle around the reef?

4. Karana watches for Tutok from a brushy ledge the morning after finding the necklace. What does Karana do when Tutok arrives, then turns to leave when she sees that Karana has not taken the necklace?

5. How do Karana and Tutok spend their time together?

6. What does Karana do after the Aleut girl finds her and Rontu at the cave?

7. How do the gulls open the scallops shells to eat the meat inside?

8. What does Karana discover in Black Cave on the southern coast of the island that frightens her?

9. What does Karana see while she is out looking for supplies to fix her canoe, and what is her reaction?

10. How does Karana feel now that Tutok has gone away?

(see the answer keys)

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