Karana's Survival and Encounters

In Chapter 21 of 'Island of the Blue Dolphins', Karana observes the Aleut fires and considers moving to a safer location. She decides to stay in the ravine, gathering food and making a cormorant feather skirt. Karana encounters an Aleut girl, leading to a tense interaction. Afterward, she prepares to leave, fearing the Aleuts might return.

Why does Karana leave the cave at night?

• To gather food

• To observe the Aleut fires

• To find a new shelter

• To escape from Rontu

What is Karana's main concern about staying in the ravine?

• The absence of fresh water

• The lack of food

• The presence of wild dogs

• The Aleut girl discovering her

What does Karana use to keep the abalones fresh?

• Salt

• Seawater

• Leaves

• Sand

Why does Karana feel a sense of safety while crafting the skirt?

• The Aleuts haven't discovered her

• The Aleuts have left the island

• She has enough food stored

• Rontu is guarding the cave

What is the significance of the cormorant skirt to Karana?

• It is a disguise

• It is a gift for the Aleut girl

• It is a trade item

• It is a symbol of her survival

How does Karana react when she first sees the Aleut girl?

• She hides in the cave

• She prepares to throw her spear

• She runs away

• She calls for Rontu

What gesture does the Aleut girl make towards Karana?

• She smiles and touches the skirt

• She points to the cave

• She waves goodbye

• She offers food

What does Karana find outside the cave that surprises her?

• A necklace of black stones

• A basket of food

• A message from the Aleuts

• A new spear