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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Karana do with the wounded sea otters that the Aleut hunters leave behind?
(a) She kills them with her spear, so they won't suffer.
(b) She leaves them to die on the shore.
(c) She kills them and uses them for food.
(d) She tries to push them back into the water.

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

3. What is Rontu doing on days Karana works on the canoe?
(a) Sleeping back at the house
(b) Chasing pelicans on the beach
(c) Watching Karana from the cliff
(d) Running with the dog pack

4. Why does Karana deny living in the cave when the Aleut girl asks her?
(a) Karana doesn't like the girl.
(b) Karana does not trust the girl.
(c) Karana fears for her life.
(d) Karana doesn't want the girl visiting.

5. After fishing, as Karana climbs the cliff what does she hear?
(a) The Aleuts down on the beach
(b) Dogs fighting
(c) Nothing, an eerie complete silence
(d) Thousands of gulls passing overhead

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the Aleuts is Karana afraid will find her?

2. Who is in the ship sailing to the island from the north?

3. What is the biggest loss Karana suffers in the earthquake?

4. Why does Karana not use her arrows to help Rontu in the meadow?

5. What happens after the incident in the meadow?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Summarize the method Karana uses to tame the two young birds, nesting in a tree above her house.

3. Explain why Karana considers her yard a happy place?

4. Other than training the birds, how does Karana pass the time throughout the spring?

5. Karana makes several trips to her cave during the day to move all her belongings. On the final trip, she has a feeling someone has been there. What happens?

6. What happens after Karana spears the giant devilfish?

7. What is Karana worried about when she takes her new spear to go and hunt devilfish?

8. After two summers alone on the island, Karana sees the Aleut ship heading toward the island. How does she prepare for her move to the hidden cave she had set up in case the Aleuts returned?

9. How does Karana catch the wild dog she believes to be Rontu's son?

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

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