Island of the Blue Dolphins Questions

The transcript describes the arrival of an Alute ship at an island, observed by Karana and her brother Ramo. The village prepares for the ship's arrival, and the villagers meet Captain Orlov to discuss terms for hunting sea otters. Tensions arise during negotiations, and the geographical context of the island is provided.

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

• A small shell

• A large whale

• A distant cloud

• A giant bird

How old is Karana's brother Ramo?

• 12 years old

• 10 years old

• 6 years old

• 8 years old

What does Ramo compare the sea to?

• A large whale

• A smooth mirror

• A flat cloud

• A blue stone

What was the villagers' initial reaction to the Aleut ship's arrival?

• They ignored it

• They prepared to attack

• They fled the village

• They welcomed it

What did the Aleuts have thrust through their noses?

• Feathers

• Shells

• Bone ornaments

• Metal rings

What was Captain Orlov's proposal regarding the division of the otter catch?

• Two parts for the villagers, one part for the Aleuts

• All parts for the Aleuts

• One part for the villagers, two parts for the Aleuts

• Equal parts for both

Where is the Island of the Blue Dolphins located?

• Near the coast of Alaska

• In the Caribbean Sea

• In the Mediterranean Sea

• Off the coast of California