Island of the Blue Dolphins: Karana's Relationship with Animals

How does Karana form a bond with Rontu, the wild dog?

• Karana saves Rontu from danger, nurses him back to health, and shows him kindness.

• Karana ignores Rontu and treats him with hostility.

• Karana tries to capture Rontu and keep him as a pet.

• Karana feeds Rontu poisoned food to gain his trust.

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What role do the otters play in Karana's life on the island?

• Companionship and connection to nature

• Building shelter

• Hunting and gathering food

• Providing protection from predators

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Describe Karana's relationship with the cormorants on the island.

• Karana had a hostile relationship with the cormorants on the island.

• Karana had a respectful and symbiotic relationship with the cormorants on the island.

• Karana had an indifferent relationship with the cormorants on the island.

• Karana had a dependent relationship with the cormorants on the island.

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Why does Karana befriend the wild dog, Rontu-Aru?

• Karana befriends Rontu-Aru because she was afraid of him

• Karana befriends Rontu-Aru because she was forced to by her tribe

• Karana befriends Rontu-Aru because she sees he is alone and injured, similar to herself, and feels compassion for him.

• Karana befriends Rontu-Aru because she wanted a hunting companion

How does Karana show compassion towards the injured birds on the island?

• Ignoring the injured birds and leaving them to fend for themselves

• Scaring away the injured birds to prevent them from getting help

• Using the injured birds for target practice

• Caring for, feeding, and nursing the injured birds back to health.

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What significance do the dolphins hold in Karana's life on the island?

• Dolphins are a source of fear and danger for Karana, causing her distress and harm.

• The dolphins are indifferent to Karana's presence and do not impact her life in any way.

• Karana sees dolphins as a sign of bad luck and misfortune on the island.

• Dolphins provide companionship and connection to the natural world, offering comfort and solace.

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Explain how Karana's bond with the elephant seal, Mon-a-nee, impacts her life.

• Karana's bond with Mon-a-nee leads to her capture by the Aleuts.

• Karana's bond with Mon-a-nee causes her to leave the island.

• Karana's bond with Mon-a-nee results in her losing her survival skills.

• Karana's bond with Mon-a-nee provides companionship, support, and purpose during her isolation on the island.

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Discuss the importance of the relationship between Karana and the sea otters.

• The relationship between Karana and the sea otters is important for transportation

• The relationship between Karana and the sea otters is important for building shelter

• The relationship between Karana and the sea otters is important for cooking meals

• The relationship between Karana and the sea otters is important for companionship, connection to nature, and survival.

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How does Karana's connection with the wild dog, Rontu, evolve throughout the story?

• Karana and Rontu never develop any connection

• Their relationship transforms from initial wariness to a deep bond built on mutual respect and protection.

• Karana and Rontu's bond leads to Rontu's demise

• Karana and Rontu's relationship ends in betrayal

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In what ways does Karana's relationship with the animals on the island reflect her own character development?

• Karana's relationship with the animals on the island reflects her character development through her growth in empathy, understanding, and respect for the creatures she shares the island with.

• Karana's relationship with the animals on the island reflects her character development through her desire to dominate them

• Karana's relationship with the animals on the island reflects her character development through her indifference towards them

• Karana's relationship with the animals on the island reflects her character development through her fear of them

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