Bird Behavior and Spring Activities

In Chapter 18 of 'Island of the Blue Dolphins', the protagonist describes the abundance of flowers and birds during spring. She observes various bird species and their nesting habits, eventually taming two birds. She also crafts a new skirt and sandals, reflecting on her life and the changes she has experienced. Despite the absence of the white men's ship, she finds happiness in the beauty of nature and her surroundings.

What was the main reason for the abundance of flowers in the spring?

• Increased sunlight

• Fertilizer use

• Heavy winter rains

• Migration of birds

What color are the sand flowers described in the chapter?

• Red with tiny eyes

• Blue with yellow eyes

• White with green eyes

• Pink with large eyes

Which bird is known for standing still in the air?

• Pelican

• Crow

• Hummer

• Blue Jay

What material did the birds use to make their nest?

• Leaves

• Grass

• Yuca bush strings

• Feathers

How did the narrator initially prevent the birds from flying away?

• Built a larger cage

• Tied their legs

• Cut the tips of their wings

• Kept them indoors

What did the narrator do with the birds when they were young?

• Gave them to a friend

• Put them in a cage

• Left them in the nest

• Let them roam freely

What did the narrator use to feed the young birds?

• Fruits

• Insects

• Shreds of abalone

• Seeds

What sound did the birds make as they grew?

• Chirp chirp

• Tweet tweet

• Reap reap

• Caw caw

What did the narrator do with the birds when their wings grew back?

• Let them fly freely

• Kept them in a cage

• Gave them away

• Trained them to hunt

What did the narrator name the larger bird?

• Karana

• Ron

• Titan

• Lore