Oral Comprehension: Island of the Blue Dolphins

What does the word "paces" mean?

He was about ten paces from me so I could see him clearly.

• A step or the distance of a step

• small objects

• pieces of food

What does the word shaft mean?

• a piece of glass

• the long handle of a spear or tool.

What does the main character finally name the dog?

• Rontu=fox eyes

• Ginger=red coloring

• Sparky=sparkling eyes

Was the dog and the main character always friends?

• Yes

• No

What does the word "limp" mean?

I do not think that he knew I was picking him up, for his body was limp, as if he were dead.

• rigid, stiff

• soft, pliable, not stiff

What does the word fortunate mean?

The arrow had a small point, which was fortunate, and came out easily though it had gone deep.

• unlucky

• lucky

• bad