Island of the Blue Dolphins

The tourist went to the headland.

• Land on top of a cliff

• Land surrounded by wild grasses

• Land that sticks out into the sea

• Land covered with rocks

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We saw many shellfish during our visit.

• Sea creatures

• Beach pebbles

• Water birds

• River stones

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The hiker found a lair.

• Decayed tusk

• Forgotten trail

• Ground nest

• Animals den

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The dog gnawed the stick

• Fetched

• Chewed

• Ignored

• Dodged

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The water was full of kelp.

• Sea plants

• Flowing lava

• Small reptiles

• Bright coral

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Her moccasins were made with real sinew

• Antlers

• Cord connecting muscle and bone; tendon

• Minerals

• Thread made from sheepskin

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A creek flowed through the ravine.

• Distant mountains

• Dark cave

• Dense forest

• Deep valley

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Why are the wild dogs important to the story?

• They ate the meat from the well bones, leaving Karana without food.

• They killed Karana‘s brother, leaving corona alone on the island.

• They caused Karana to feel fear when she was near their den.

• They forced Karana to get water on the west side of the island.

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Why did Karana decide that she would kill the wild dogs?

• She feared they would keep the ships crew away.

• She knew they would attack her.

• She feared they would eat her food and drink her water.

• She knew they would kill the sea lions.

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How were the two building sites that Karana considered alike?

• Both were safe.

• Both were quiet.

• Both had sources of fresh water.

• Both were from Coral Cove.

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