Exploring Chapter 6 of Island of the Blue Dolphins

The community eagerly awaits Kimchi's return, scanning the sea daily. As spring passes without his return, concerns about water scarcity grow. The community prepares to flee from potential Aleut attacks by hiding canoes and supplies. An unexpected ship with white sails is spotted, causing initial fear. However, Namco brings good news that the ship is friendly, sent by Kimchi to take them to safety.

What did the community do every day in hopes of Kimchi's return?

• Prayed at the temple

• Sent out search parties

• Went to the cliff to scan the sea

• Held a feast

Why did the community need to be careful with water?

• The spring sometimes ran low

• The river was polluted

• The well was drying up

• The rain was too heavy

What was the community's plan if the Aleuts arrived?

• Negotiate with them

• Flee to another island

• Hide in the caves

• Fight them off

What did the community do to prepare for a potential Aleut attack?

• Trained in combat

• Sent messengers to neighboring islands

• Stored food and water in canoes

• Built a fortress

What was the initial reaction when a ship was sighted?

• Confusion

• Fear

• Indifference

• Excitement

What was different about the ship that was sighted compared to the Aleut ship?

• It was faster

• It had more crew members

• It had white sails

• It was larger

Who brought the news about the ship's identity?

• Metisah

• Remo

• Namco

• Kimchi

What did Namco reveal about the ship?

• It was a pirate ship

• It was a merchant ship

• It belonged to the Aleuts

• It had white men sent by Kimchi

What was the purpose of the white men's visit?

• To trade goods

• To establish a colony

• To take the community away

• To explore the island

How did the community feel about leaving the island?

• Indifferent

• Angry

• Fearful yet happy

• Relieved