Protagonist's Encounters and Decisions

Karana, living on an island, observes the Aleuts and considers moving to avoid detection. She decides to stay in her cave, gathering resources and crafting a cormorant skirt. An encounter with an Aleut girl leads to a tense interaction, prompting Karana to prepare to leave the cave for safety.

Why does the protagonist decide not to take Rontu with her when leaving the cave?

• She plans to return soon.

• She is afraid the Aleuts' dogs will detect him.

• She wants him to guard the cave.

• She fears he will get lost.

What does the protagonist see from the high rock?

• A herd of wild animals.

• The glow of the Aleuts' campfires.

• A ship approaching the island.

• A storm brewing in the distance.

Why does the protagonist decide to stay in the ravine?

• It is the safest place on the island.

• There are no Aleuts nearby.

• She has no other place to hide the canoe.

• The ravine has abundant food resources.

What challenge does the protagonist face while gathering food?

• The food is scarce on the island.

• Rontu refuses to help her.

• The nights are too dark to find the reef.

• The Aleuts are constantly watching her.

What is special about the cormorant skirt the protagonist is making?

• It is made from rare animal skins.

• It has feathers that shimmer like fire.

• It is a gift for the Aleut girl.

• It is the first skirt she has ever made.

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

• She hides in the cave.

• She calls out to her for help.

• She immediately attacks her.

• She is unsure whether to throw her spear.

What does the Aleut girl do that surprises the protagonist?

• She claims Rontu as her own.

• She gives the protagonist a gift.

• She offers food to the protagonist.

• She speaks the protagonist's language fluently.

What does the protagonist plan to do after the encounter with the Aleut girl?

• Confront the Aleuts directly.

• Seek help from other islanders.

• Move to the west part of the island.

• Hide in the cave indefinitely.