Island of the Blue Dolphins Test

Who is Rontu?

• Karana's dog

• Karana's father

• Karana's brother

• Aleutian girl

Karana was 12 years old when she was left behind. How long did Karana live alone on the island?

• 10 years

• 18 years

• 20 years

• 12 years

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 did Karana use for her fence?

• Kelp

• Wood

• Sea elephant teeth

• Whale bones

Karana's skirt was very important to her. What was it made from?

• cormorant feathers

• otter fur

• seal skin

• gull feathers

Where did Karana go to sleep when the wild dogs were around?

• the high rock

• a cave

• on the beach

• by the stream

Why do the Aleuts come to Karana's island?

• to hunt seals

• to hunt otter

• to hunt dolphins

• to hunt cormorants

The Aleuts' ship DID NOT look like which of the following to Karana?

• a gull with folded wings

• a dolphin diving

• a small shell

Why do Karana's birds stay with her at first?

• She feeds them their favorite food

• She never lets them out of their cage

• She clipped their wings

• They are too scared to leave

What is the main theme of 'Island of the Blue Dolphins'?

• Survival and resilience

• Friendship and loyalty

• Adventure and exploration

• Love and sacrifice