Questions on Island of the Blue Dolphins

Why does Karana, the narrator, decide not to shoot the wounded dog?

• She feels compassion for the dog.

• She is afraid of the dog.

• She has run out of arrows.

• She wants to keep the dog as a pet.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

Has Karana hunted with a bow and arrow before?

• Yes, she has hunted with a bow and arrow before.

• No, she has never hunted with a bow and arrow before.

• The text does not provide enough evidence.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

Why does the dog back away and show his teeth when Karana goes up to feed him?

• The dog is scared of Karana.

• The dog is showing aggression.

• The dog is not hungry.

• The dog is being playful.

In Island of the Blue Dolphins, what does the word "fortunate" mean in context?

• Lucky or having good fortune

• Unlucky or having bad fortune

• Neutral or having no fortune

• Sad or having misfortune

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "limp" as it is used in Island of the Blue Dolphins. What does "limp" mean in this context?

• To walk with difficulty

• To be strong and firm

• To run swiftly

• To jump energetically

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

"Just as I was about to throw the spear, he raised his head a little from the earth and then let it drop." This quote is textual evidence for...

• Why the dog back away and show his teeth when Karana goes up to feed him.

• Why Karana (narrator) decides not to shoot the wounded dog.

• Whether or not Karana has hunted with a bow and arrow before.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

"The spear was the better of the two weapons at this distance, but I could not use it as well as the other..." This quote is textual evidence for...

• Why the dog back away and show his teeth when Karana goes up to feed him.

• Why Karana (narrator) decides not to shoot the wounded dog.

• Whether or not Karana has hunted with a bow and arrow before.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

"He would not take the fish from me so I ad to put it on the ground." This quote is textual evidence for...

• Why the dog back away and show his teeth when Karana goes up to feed him.

• Why Karana (narrator) decides not to shoot the wounded dog.

• Whether or not Karana has hunted with a bow and arrow before.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

What name did Karana give the dog?

• Rontu

• Rover

• Lucky

• Foxy

What does the word Rontu mean?

• yellow eyes

• fox eyes

• snake eyes

• sad eyes

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CCSS.RL.6.4