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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 and follow Captain Orlov.
(c) Many choose to leave the village with Chief Chowig.
(d) Many are killed in battle.

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

3. What is a law in Ghalas-at?
(a) All must participate in the yearly sea otter hunt.
(b) None are permitted to leave Ghalas-at after dark.
(c) Women of the tribe cannot make weapons.
(d) Men of the tribe distribute the cooked food.

4. What does Karana realize is happening while she is paddling the canoe?
(a) The kelp is too thick for a canoe
(b) The sea otter may capsize the canoe
(c) The extra paddle is missing
(d) The canoe is leaking

5. What is Karana doing in the Ghalas-at village?
(a) Preparing a house for when the villagers return home
(b) Keeping a regular night watch with the villagers
(c) Building a storage area to protect the food supply
(d) Burning down all the houses

Short Answer Questions

1. As a storm rages for six days, what is Karana doing?

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

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

4. What was the problem the tribe encountered when Captain Mitriff came to the village to hunt years before?

5. What is swimming ahead of the canoe?

(see the answer key)

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