Island of the Blue Dolphins

What is the name of the main character in 'Island of the Blue Dolphins'?

• Michael

• Alex

• Samantha

• Karana

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Describe Karana's life on the island before the arrival of the Aleuts.

• Karana's life on the island was lonely and isolated before the arrival of the Aleuts.

• Karana's life on the island was boring and uneventful before the arrival of the Aleuts.

• Karana's life on the island was peaceful and harmonious with her tribe, the Ghalas-at, before the arrival of the Aleuts.

• Karana's life on the island was filled with constant conflict and danger before the arrival of the Aleuts.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

Who were the Aleuts and why did they come to the island?

• The Aleuts were nomadic tribes who came to the island for religious ceremonies.

• The Aleuts were European settlers who came to the island for trade and commerce.

• The Aleuts were refugees who came to the island to escape a natural disaster.

• The Aleuts were indigenous people who came to the island for hunting, fishing, and gathering resources.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What event led to the abandonment of the island by Karana's tribe?

• Massacre by Aleuts

• Famine

• Disease outbreak

• Natural disaster

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What survival skills did Karana possess that helped her on the island?

• Singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments.

• Swimming, climbing, and navigating through rough terrain.

• Hunting, fishing, building shelter, making weapons and tools, finding and purifying water, starting fire, knowledge of edible plants, and making clothing from animal skins.

• Speaking multiple languages and translating for others.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How did Karana's family get separated from her?

• Due to an attack by Aleuts

• Due to a natural disaster.

• Due to a shipwreck.

• Due to a war.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

What challenges did Karana face while living alone on the island?

• Finding food and water, building shelter, protecting herself from wild animals, loneliness, and the constant fear of being attacked by the Aleuts.

• Navigating the rough terrain, dealing with extreme weather conditions, and maintaining her mental and emotional well-being

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

How did Karana manage to find food and water on the island?

• By fishing in the ocean.

• By planting crops and harvesting them.

• By hunting, gathering, and finding a freshwater spring.

• By trading with other people on the island.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

What did Karana do to protect herself from the wild dogs on the island?

• She climbed a tree to escape from them.

• She used a slingshot to scare them away.

• She built a fence made of thorns.

• She dug a trench around her shelter to keep them out.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What was the significance of the necklace Karana made on the island?

• The necklace represented Karana's connection to her people and culture.

• The necklace was a symbol of Karana's wealth and status.

• The necklace was a gift from her father.

• The necklace was a reminder of her past life on the island.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2