Questions Chapter 6

In the first paragraph of chapter 6, we are told that there was always a watcher on the cliff because

• Karara and her tribe's people were on the look-out for the Aleuts since they were so afraid of them.

• Karana’s people were expecting the white people that were sent by Kimki to rescue them.

• Karana and her people were expecting the arrival of Kimki, who had been gone too long to look for a new place as Ghala-atas was becoming unsafe.

• The people were looking for the best area in the ocean to fish bass.

Matasai became the new leader at Ghalas-at because

• The people heard that Kimki was dead.

• The people needed someone to lead them in making various decisions on the Island.

• Matasai demanded that he become the leader and the people had no choice but to let him lead.

• Karana’s father had died in the fight with the Aleuts.

Matasai was silent, pondering the news. Pondering as used in the context means—-

• thought deeply about the news

• paid no attention to the news

• was unhappy about the news

• did not care about the news

What skill does Karana begin to develop in this chapter?

• Fishing

• Tool-making

• Hunting

• Sewing

Why did Karana and her people not make fire to prepare breakfast?

(click all that apply)

• They wanted to eat dried abalone

• They were scared the smoke from the fire would be seen by their enemies

• No one had been on the rocks since the canoes were hidden

• They had no firewood to make fire

What does Karana use to make her new weapon?

• Wood

• Stone

• Bone

• Metal

Which animal does Karana decide to befriend in this chapter?

• A dog

• A bird

• A seal

• A fox

What was the main reason Karana decided to stay on the island instead of leaving with the others?

• She wanted to protect her younger brother, Ramo.

• She was afraid of the sea journey.

• She believed the island was safer than the unknown land.

• She had a strong attachment to the island's wildlife.

In the story, what does the term 'Aleuts' refer to?

• A group of friendly traders.

• A tribe that lived on the island before Karana's people.

• A group of hunters who posed a threat to Karana's tribe.

• A mythical group of people from Karana's folklore.

Why did Karana's people initially welcome the Aleuts to the island?

• They wanted to trade goods with them.

• They were seeking protection from other tribes.

• They hoped to learn new skills from the Aleuts.

• They were unaware of the Aleuts' true intentions.