Island of the Blue Dolphins: Chapters 1 -2

What were the men from the village carrying?

• Food supplies

• Weapons

• Fishing nets

• Musical instruments

What did the narrator feel when they saw the ship?

• Fear

• Excitement

• Curiosity

• Anger

Who is the narrator of the story?

• Captain Orlov

• Ramo

• Chief Chowig

• Karana

Why were the Russian visiting the island?

• To hunt otters

• To trade for shells

• To buy food

• To take over the island

Why is the island called Island of the Blue Dolphin?

• Because it has numerous dolphins

• Because the tribe hunts dolphins

• Because it is shaped like a dolphin

• Because dolphins are the spirit animal of the tribe