Island of the Blue Dolphins Test

What caused the fight between the Island people and the Aleuts?

• The Aleuts would not pay for the otter pelts as agreed.

• The Aleuts wanted to take over the island.

• The Aleuts tried to kidnap the children.

Why do the people of Ghalas-at believe Chowig died?

• He ate poisonous mushrooms.

• He swam too far away from the shore.

• He told his secret name.

Where does Ramo go when everyone is on their way to the ship?

• To the spring to get water.

• Ahead to another island.

• Back to get his spear.

Who is in the village when Karana and her brother return after being left behind by the ship?

• Wild dogs

• Chowig's Ghost

• Captain Orlov

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.

How did Karana's father die?

• He became very ill

• He sank on the white men's ship

• In a battle with the Aleuts

• He was mauled by wild dogs

What characteristics best describes Karana?

• weak and tired

• brave and smart

• lonely and tall

• slow and miserable

"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.

How old does Karana say she is at the beginning of the story?

• 6 years old

• 8 years old

• 12 years old

• 14 years old

What happened to Chief Chowig?

• He died in a battle with the Russian Captain and the Aleut Hunters

• He was lost at sea

• He got a fever and died

• He broke his leg