Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch 11-15

Front

What material did Karana use to make a good spear?

Back

The tusk like teeth of a bull sea elephant.

Front

What did Karana do when she found the leader of the wild dogs?

Back

She took him home and nursed him.

Front

What did Karana use to build the fence around her house?

Back

Whale ribs.

Front

Where did Karana take refuge when the dogs encircled her?

Back

In a cave.

Front

Why didn't Karana choose one of the sites for her new home?

Back

It was a place near the sea elephants.

Front

What is the significance of the tusk like teeth of a bull sea elephant in the story?

Back

They were used by Karana to create a spear for protection.

Front

How does Karana's relationship with the wild dogs evolve in the story?

Back

She goes from seeing them as a threat to nurturing one of them.

Front

What challenges does Karana face while building her new home?

Back

She has to find materials and protect herself from wild dogs.

Front

What does Karana's decision to nurse the wild dog leader reveal about her character?

Back

It shows her compassion and ability to form bonds with animals.

Front

What role do the sea elephants play in Karana's decision-making?

Back

They influence her choice of location for her new home.