Island of the Blue Dolphins

Why does Karana hate the wild dogs?

• They killed her brother.
• They always want to play.
• They killed the captain.
• None of these.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What does Karana use to build a protective fence around her home?

• Rib bones from whales.
• Poles made from trees.
• Barbed wire.
• Bricks.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the genre of Island of the Blue Dolphins?

• Poem
• Fiction
• Autobiography
• Novel

What is a narrow piece of land that projects from a coastline into the sea?

• Awl

• Headland

• Clamor

• Trinkets

Where does the story take place?

• Mexico

• Alaska

• An island off the coast of Mexico

• An island off the coast of California

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

How are Karana and Brady from "Red Kayak" alike?

• They are both girls.
• They are both resourceful.
• They are both rescuing someone.
• They are both on an island.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.W.5.9B

What does the word "clamor" mean?

• a tool used for clams

• an uproar; a loud sound of shouting and confusion

• a meal made from clams

• a round part that protrudes or is otherwise set apart

Which word best describes Karana?

• Resourceful

• Scared

• Wary

• Docile

What is a place that could be considered a secret hiding spot?

• shellfish

• sinew

• headland

• lair

Why was Karana alone on the island?

• She ran away from her home.

• She decided to stay with her brother.

• She liked to be alone.

• Karana was lost and did not know where she was.