Island of the Blue Dolphins Comprehension 3 - 4

What items does Captain Orlov remove from the trunk?

• Furry otter pelts

• Captain Orlov pulled sparkly necklaces from the black trunk.

• A gold and diamond-studded treasure chest.

• Giant hunting weapons.

Why Do Karana and the villagers feel a tragedy occurred to Chief Ghalas-at?

• The Aleuts did not invite the islander to their party.

• The wild dogs ate the islander's food.

• Many of the villagers lay dead on

  the beach. Among them was Chief Chowig.

• Aleuts became their friends.

What does Karana’s father do to show he is really angry?

• Karana's father runs away.

• Karana's father yells at Ramos.

• Karana's father stomps his feet and cries.

• Karana’s father pulls his ear when he is really angry.

Draw the outline of The Island of the Blue Dolphins.

Was Karana happy that the Aleuts were hunting sea otters?

• Yes

• No

What happened when Chief Chowig refused Captain Orlov's offer?

• Captain Orlov left without a fight

• A fight broke out

• A storm broke out and both ran for cover

• They both started dancing

What surrounded three sides of the island?

• rocks and trees

• swimming blue dolphins

• wide beds of kelp

What time did the Aleuts leave for hunting?

• The Aleuts left at dawn.

• The Aleuts left at dusk.

• The Aleuts left after lunch.

What time did the Aleuts return from hunting?

• The Aleuts returned from hunting at dawn.

• The Aleuts returned from hunting after lunch.

• The Aleuts returned from hunting at dusk.

What is Karana's concern as she watches the sea otters being hunted in chapter three of Island of the Blue Dolphins?

• The Aleuts will not share the otters.

• The kelp beds are being destroyed.

• There will not be any otters left.