Island of the Blue Dolphins - Chapters 16-21

Muzzles are...

• gentle nudges from an animal

• the forward part of animals' heads

• a bundle of sticks bound together and used for fuel

• a type of island flower

Karana adopted two birds as pets. What were their names?

• Lanai and Tantu

• MuShu and Tutu

• Tainor and Lurai

• Tutok and Ulape

How do Karana and Rontu get trapped inside the Black Cave?

• She lost track of time and it got dark outside

• An earthquake happens and rocks fell in front of the entrance

• The devil fish blocked the entrance

• The tide came in and closed off the entrance

Who is Tutok?

• an Aleut girl

• one of Karana's ancestors

• a wild dog

• a sea otter pup

What does the name Rontu mean in Karanas' native language?

• Lightning

• Grey Wolf

• Fox Eyes

• Ghost Dog

What are gestures?

• circular ornaments worn on the head.

• movements that a person uses to express himself or herself.

• plants with tall, colorful spikes of flowers.

• the back legs and hindquarters of an animal.

What did Karana use to make her spearheads?

• sea-elephant teeth

• smooth, black rocks

• whale bones

• thorns from the yucca plant

Which bird was NOT plentiful during the spring after the rains?

• Hummingbirds

• Cormorants

• Bald Eagles

• Red-Winged Blackbirds

What sound did the pair of birds who made a nest near Karana's house make?

• reep, reep

• chirp, chirp

• cheep, cheep

• whoop, whoop

What color abalone has the sweetest flavor?

• Red

• White

• Gold

• Green