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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Chief Chowig advise the people not to visit the Aleut's camp?
(a) He warns them that the Aleuts carry disease.
(b) He says that the Aleut's ways and language are not their ways
(c) He tells them that the Aleuts have powerful, evil magic.
(d) He says that the Aleuts might kidnap women and children.

2. What is the reason Karana believes her father is defeated by Captain Orlov.
(a) He trusts Captain Orlov and allows the lead hunter to pass by him.
(b) He is weakened because he tells his secret name to Captain Orlov.
(c) He accepts one chest as payment.
(d) He asks Captain Orlov for help carrying the black chest up the cliff.

3. Who greets the large Russian man after he says that he comes in peace?
(a) Roma
(b) Won-a-pa-lei
(c) Chief Chowig
(d) Ghalas-at

4. How do the sea otters affect humans?
(a) They are valuable to the Aleuts as a source for lamp oil.
(b) They are valuable to the Aleuts because of their thick, beautiful pelts.
(c) They are valuable as a food source.
(d) They are a nuisance to successful fishing close to shore.

5. Who jumps overboard from the ship?
(a) Matasaip
(b) Nanko
(c) Ramo
(d) Karana

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first deal that Captain Orlov offers Chief Chowig with regard to the hunting catch?

2. What is the captain's name from the Aleutian ship?

3. How do the villagers know the Aleut ship is preparing to leave?

4. Who vainly packs earrings and blue clay into the luggage?

5. Why have white men come to the Island of the Blue Dolphins?

(see the answer key)

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