Island of the Blue Dolphins - Ch. 1 & 2

Front

What is Karana's common name?

Back

Karana's common name is Won-a-pa-lei.

Front

What is Karana's secret name?

Back

Karana's secret name is Karana.

Front

Why do the people laugh at Ulape?

Back

They laugh because she says that there is a girl hunter among the Aleuts.

Front

What tradition does Karana's father break by giving his real name to the captain?

Back

It is a tradition to keep real names secret to avoid bad luck.

Front

What does Captain Orlov want to do on the island?

Back

He wants to camp on the island and hunt sea otters.

Front

What is a key difference in gender roles between Karana's people and the Aleuts?

Back

Karana's people and the Aleuts have different ideas about gender roles.

Front

What does the name 'Won-a-pa-lei' signify in Karana's culture?

Back

It is her common name, used by her community.

Front

What does the name 'Karana' signify in Karana's culture?

Back

It is her secret name, known only to her.

Front

How does Karana feel about her father's decision to share his real name?

Back

She is surprised and believes it could bring bad luck.

Front

What is the significance of names in Karana's culture?

Back

Names are believed to hold power and should be kept secret to avoid misfortune.