Survival and Encounters on the Island

The narrator, wary of the Aluwets, leaves Rantu behind and observes their fires. She gathers food cautiously, avoiding detection. In the cave, she crafts a beautiful Camarante skirt. An unexpected encounter with an Aluwet girl leads to a tense moment, but no harm comes. The narrator prepares to leave the cave, fearing discovery, and plans to move to a safer part of the island.

Why did the narrator decide not to take Rantu with her when she left the cave?

• She planned to return quickly.

• He was too tired to follow.

• She wanted to protect him from the Aluwets' dogs.

• She was afraid he would get lost.

What was the main reason the narrator decided to stay in the ravine?

• There were no springs at the far end of the island.

• She had a hidden canoe there.

• It was the safest place on the island.

• There were plenty of food resources.

How did the narrator keep the abalones fresh?

• By storing them in a cool place.

• By cooking them immediately.

• By drying them in the sun.

• By keeping them in seawater.

What did the narrator use to make the Camarante skirt?

• Only female Camarante feathers.

• Yucca fibers and male Camarante feathers.

• Yucca fibers and female Camarante feathers.

• Only male Camarante feathers.

What was the narrator's reaction upon seeing the Aluwet girl?

• She ran away.

• She hid in the cave.

• She immediately attacked her.

• She was cautious but did not attack.

What did the Aluwet girl do that indicated she was interested in the narrator's skirt?

• She ignored it completely.

• She offered her own clothing in exchange.

• She pointed and said 'Winsha'.

• She tried to buy it.

Why did the narrator decide to leave the cave after the encounter with the Aluwet girl?

• She was afraid the girl would return with others.

• She wanted to explore the island.

• She had run out of food.

• She was tired of living in the cave.

What did the narrator find outside the cave that made her feel uneasy?

• A piece of clothing.

• A necklace of black stones.

• A message written in the sand.

• A broken spear.

What was the narrator's plan after deciding to leave the cave?

• To go to the mainland.

• To hide in the forest.

• To move to the west part of the island.

• To confront the Aluwets.

How did the narrator feel about the Aluwet girl's presence?

• She was fearful and cautious.

• She was happy to have company.

• She was indifferent.

• She was relieved.