Exploring Chapter 6 of Island of the Blue Dolphins

What did the villagers do every day after Kimchi had been gone for one moon?

• They held a festival.

• They went to the cliff to scan the sea.

• They sent out search parties.

• They ignored his absence.

What was the main concern of the villagers during the winter with light rain?

• Lack of food

• Lack of water

• Lack of shelter

• Lack of firewood

What did the villagers plan to do if the Alouettes' ship was sighted?

• Flee to the island of Santa Catalina

• Fight them off

• Send a peace envoy

• Hide in the village

Where did the villagers hide their canoes?

• In a cave

• In the forest

• In the village

• On the rocks at the south end of the island

What was the initial reaction of the villagers when they heard about the ship?

• Anger

• Indifference

• Fear

• Excitement

What was different about the ship that was sighted compared to the Alouettes' ship?

• It was made of metal

• It was larger

• It had white sails instead of red

• It had no sails

Who did the villagers believe had sent the white men?

• The government

• A neighboring tribe

• Kimchi

• The Alouettes

What was the purpose of the white men's visit according to Nonco?

• To establish a colony

• To offer protection

• To take the villagers away from Galla

• To trade goods

How did Nonco describe the white men on the ship?

• As traders

• As explorers

• As friends of Kimchi

• As enemies

What was the villagers' emotional state as they followed Nonco back?

• Angry and resentful

• Excited and eager

• Fearful yet happy

• Indifferent and bored