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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the shape of the island resemble when a person stands on a rise in the middle?
(a) Two separate pieces, linked by a reef
(b) An imperfectly-drawn circle
(c) A roughly-drawn rectangle
(d) A dolphin lying on its side

2. Why is life in the village slowed and very quiet?
(a) The food supply is quickly running down.
(b) The memory of those who are gone is a burden in the hearts of all.
(c) The water for the village is now polluted.
(d) The return of the hunters is days overdue.

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

4. What is the decision of Chief Kimki?
(a) The newly-made skin canoes are not to be used yet.
(b) A squad of men will row to Santa Catalina immediately.
(c) Every villager is assigned a task and the women become hunters.
(d) A large feast will be held to celebrate the good fortune of Ghalas-at.

5. What is the major topic of discussion about leaving Ghalas-at?
(a) Chief Chowig says the water at Ghalas-at has become polluted.
(b) Santa Catalina Island is far off and has very little water.
(c) The new skin canoes are less sea worthy than the old ones.
(d) The tuna and abalone stock is becoming depleted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the final deal that Chief Chowig accepts from Captain Orlov?

2. How do the Ghalas-at tribesmen prepare for the confrontation with Captain Orlov?

3. What is the reason Karana believes her father is defeated by Captain Orlov.

4. How do the Aleuts act as they prepare to leave the island?

5. Why does Chief Kimki reverse his decision?

(see the answer key)

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