Understanding Characters and Events in a Narrative

The transcript describes the arrival of an Aleut ship at an island, observed by a young girl and her brother, Remo. As the ship approaches, the siblings gather roots, and Remo's curiosity grows. The village prepares for the ship's arrival, with men ready to defend if necessary. The chief meets Captain Orlov, a Russian, to negotiate terms for hunting sea otters. The negotiation involves discussions about sharing the catch, with the chief insisting on equal parts. The transcript highlights the cultural interactions and the tension between the islanders and the newcomers.

What did the Aleut ship initially resemble when it was first seen?

• A small shell

• A large whale

• A distant cloud

• A giant bird

Where were the narrator and her brother when they noticed the ship?

• On the beach

• At Coral Cove

• In the village

• In the forest

What did Remo initially think the ship was?

• A giant bird

• A red whale

• A large canoe

• A floating island

Why did the narrator continue gathering roots despite the excitement?

• She was not interested in the ship

• She was afraid of the ship

• The roots were needed in the village

• She wanted to impress her brother

What did the villagers do when the Aleut ship arrived?

• They welcomed the visitors

• They hid in their homes

• They ignored the ship

• They prepared for a potential confrontation

How did the narrator describe the Aleuts and the Russian captain?

• Friendly and welcoming

• Strange and unfamiliar

• Calm and peaceful

• Frightening and aggressive

What was Captain Orlov's proposal to the villagers?

• To trade goods

• To hunt sea otters

• To explore the island

• To build a settlement

What was Chief Chowig's main concern during the negotiation?

• The weather conditions

• The safety of the villagers

• The fairness of the catch division

• The presence of the Aleuts

What did Captain Orlov eventually agree to during the negotiation?

• To leave the island

• To give more goods

• To equal parts of the catch

• To hunt less otters

What caused the narrator to accidentally reveal her presence?

• She called out to her brother

• She slipped and fell

• She moved a rock

• She shouted in excitement