Island of the Blue Dolphins Quiz

What event leads to the conflict between Karana's tribe and the Russian hunters?

• The tribe refuses to trade with the Russians.

• The Russians attempt to cheat the tribe during a trade.

• The tribe attacks the Russian ship unprovoked.

• The Russians kidnap members of the tribe.

Why does Karana end up alone on the island?

• She misses the departure of the tribe's ship.

• She chooses to stay behind to protect the island.

• Her brother Ramo is left behind, and she jumps off the ship to stay with him.

• She is banished from the tribe.

How does Karana manage to survive on the island after her brother's death?

• She befriends a group of wild dogs.

• She uses skills taught by her father and her culture.

• She receives help from passing ships.

• She finds a hidden stash of supplies left by her tribe.

What significant development does Karana undergo during her time alone?

• She builds a boat to leave the island.

• She discovers a new tribe on the island.

• She becomes a skilled hunter and craftsman.

• She learns to communicate with animals.

What does Karana discover when she is finally rescued?

• The island is now inhabited by a new tribe.

• Her family is waiting for her on the mainland.

• The ship that took her tribe sank, making her the sole survivor.

• Her tribe has settled on a nearby island.