IBD Week 4 Chapter 10-12 Comprehension Flashcard

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After the first winter storm, what did Karana decide to do?

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leave the island in a canoe to search for the land to the east.

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RL 4.1

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How did Karana know which direction to go when it got dark and the ocean was black?

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She navigated using the stars and constellations.

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RL 4.1

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Why was Karana especially glad to see the dolphins?

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They are a sign of good luck.

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RL 4.1

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Why did Karana not want to build her home near the old village of Ghalas-at?

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She feels sad going there because it reminds her of those who are gone.

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RL 4.3

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What did Karana decide when she returned to the island?

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She would build a house.

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RL 4.1

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Theme of chapter 10-12? Options: Determination to survive, Sadness and loss, Need for revenge, Desire for family

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Determination to survive

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RL 4.2

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What does Karana use to make the fence surrounding her house?

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Whale bones

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RL 4.1

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On page 60, it says, "...the canoe made a path in the black water like a snake." What type of figurative language is this?

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Simile

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L 4.5

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Why does Karana need to put shelves high up in her house?

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To keep food away from the grey mice.

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RL 4.1

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Karana decides to make a spear point from a sea elephant tusk. Which quote from the text explains her thinking?

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"...there was nothing to be found on the island that made such good spear points as the the tusklike teeth of the bull sea elephant." (pg. 75)

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RL 4.1