Island of the Blue Dolphins Chap 8

Why was the chest of beads given by the Aleuts?

• The chest of beads was a form of currency.
• The chest of beads was given as a trade item or gift for the otter pelts.

• The chest of beads was used as a weapon.
• The chest of beads was a family heirloom.

Karana was forbidden to make _________ by her tribe.

Karana thinks a spearhead is more important than _______ and throws them in the ocean.

Karana leaves the village and seeks safety on a high rock to get away from?

• other villagers
• harsh weather
• lack of food
• wild animals

Karana's new home on the high rock looks like-