Vocabulary ch. 2 quiz - Island of the Blue Dolphins

What part of speech is the word "Aleuts"?

• Verb

• Adjective

• Noun

• Adverb

Who are the Aleuts?

• People from the Aleutian Islands in Alaska who hunt sea otters

• A type of sea otter

• A group of islands in Alaska

• A type of ship used for hunting

In the example sentence, what did the Aleuts come in a ship to do?

• Trade goods

• Hunt otters

• Explore new lands

• Fish for salmon

What is the part of speech for the word "ravine"?

• Verb

• Adjective

• Noun

• Adverb

What is the definition of a "ravine"?

• A wide, flat plain

• A narrow, deep valley with steep sides

• A small hill

• A large mountain

Which sentence uses the word "ravine" correctly?

• The ravine was flying high in the sky.

• The ravine was barking loudly at night.

• The village was near a ravine that led to the sea.

• The ravine was cooking dinner for the family.

What part of speech is the word "parley"?

• Verb

• Adjective

• Noun

• Adverb

What does the word "parley" mean?

• A type of dance

• A meeting to discuss or negotiate, especially between enemies

• A celebration

• A type of food

In the example given, who had a parley?

• Chief Chowig and the Aleuts

• The king and queen

• The teacher and students

• The cat and dog

What is the part of speech for the word "vanish"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb