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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does a white puff of smoke come from?
(a) An Aleut bonfire on the beach
(b) A fire the villagers make on the cliffs
(c) Burning the hollow log
(d) Cannon fire by the Aleut ship

2. Why does the number of men in the Ghalas-at tribe change suddenly?
(a) There is constant arguing and unrest among the villagers.
(b) Many choose to leave the village with Chief Chowig.
(c) Many are killed in battle.
(d) Many choose to leave the village and follow Captain Orlov.

3. What is Captain Orlov's reaction to Chief Chowig's refusal of one chest as payment?
(a) He sets sail while the sun is still high.
(b) He tells Chief Chowig there are more chests on the ship just like the one on the sand.
(c) He instructs his men not to use knives and spears.
(d) He has the six chests brought to the beach after the ship is fully loaded.

4. What is the name of Karana's six year old brother?
(a) Ramo
(b) Chowig
(c) Orlov
(d) Ghalas-at

5. Who is leaving alone in a skin canoe?
(a) Chief Chowig
(b) The Girl with the Long Black Hair
(c) Chief Kimki
(d) Ramo

Short Answer Questions

1. Why don't Ulape and Karana throw rocks at the Aleuts from the cliff?

2. What is the decision of Chief Kimki?

3. Why is life in the village slowed and very quiet?

4. How did the name, Island of the Blue Dolphins, possibly originate?

5. Why doesn't Karana go to the cliff to watch and count the catch each day?

(see the answer key)

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