Karana's Adventures and Challenges

In Chapter 20 of 'Island of the Blue Dolphins', the protagonist gathers and dries abalone for winter storage. She explores Black Cave, discovering eerie figures and a skeleton. Trapped overnight by the tide, she reflects on her ancestors. Upon returning home, she prepares for the potential arrival of Aleut hunters. Observing their ship, she hides her belongings and herself, ensuring no trace of her presence remains.

What type of abalone does Karana prefer to gather?

• Sweet red ones

• Bitter green ones

• Salty blue ones

• Spicy yellow ones

How does Karana protect the abalone from seagulls?

• By using a net

• By covering them with leaves

• By building a fence

• By hanging shiny shells

What does Karana use to dry the fish she catches?

• A net

• A drying rack

• A wooden box

• A fire pit

Where does Karana explore during the summer?

• The forest

• The beach

• The mountains

• The desert

What is the name of the cave Karana visits?

• White Cave

• Blue Cave

• Black Cave

• Red Cave

What does Karana plan to make with cormorant feathers?

• A hat

• A skirt

• A blanket

• A bag

What does Karana find inside Black Cave?

• A hidden passage

• A treasure chest

• A group of animals

• Strange figures

What causes Karana to be trapped in Black Cave?

• A rockslide

• The tide

• A wild animal

• A storm

What does Karana decide about Black Cave after escaping?

• To tell others about it

• To never return

• To explore it further

• To make it her home

What does Karana do with her belongings when she suspects the Aleuts are coming?

• Throws them into the sea

• Burns them

• Gives them to Rontu

• Hides them in a cave