Island of the Blue Dolphins Test

Why does Karana think her father shouldn't have shared his secret name?

• it made him look strong

• it made him look weak

• it made him look scared

• it made him look funny

When the tribe at Ghalas-at sees a boat coming towards the island, who does it belong too?

• Kimki

• Chief Chowig

• the Aleuts

• white men

Why does Karana leave the ship behind?

• to go back for her skirt

• to grab Ramo's spear

• she didn't want to leave

• to be with Ramo

What did jumping off the boat, tell us about Karana?

• she is weak

• she is brave

• she is bossy

• she is selfish

In chapter two of Island of the Blue Dolphins, how does Karana describe the island?

• It is large and flat.

• It is shaped like a dolphin.

• There are many woodland creatures to hunt.

• It is comprised mainly of beach land.

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Which of the following is evidence in the text that helps to communicate the dog’s feelings about Karana and the situation?

• "His eyes were sunken and they looked out at me from the far back in his head."

• "That night I slept on the rock, for I was afraid of him...."

• "and after he head eaten it he came over and lay down by the fire, watching me with his yellow eyes."

• "He looked first at the fish I carried and then at me and moved his tail."

Who is Karana's brother?

• Ramo

• Captain Orlov

• an Aleut hunter

• Ulape

What did Karana do to scare off the gulls?

• She threw abalones at them.

• She chased them.

• Rontu barked at them.

• She hung abalone shells from the poles.

What was Not an obstacle Ramo and Karana had to endure on the Island?

• Men tried to steal their belongings

• Wild dogs

• Food shortage, they needed more

• Karana left her favorite skirt on the boat

How does Karana figure out how time has passed on the island?

• a calendar

• a clock

• stars and planets

• sun, moon, and wind