1. Why do Captain Orlov and his Aleut hunters camp on the high ground of the island?
(a) Because the beach is small and almost floods when the tide comes in
(b) To get a better view of the village and any uprisings from the tribe
(c) To be able to look at all parts of the island's coast for sea otters
(d) To keep a lookout on the sea for any enemy ships

2. Why does each person of Ghalas-at have two names?
(a) One name is a birth name and never used. The other is a magic name.
(b) One name is for visitors and the other for tribe use.
(c) The real name is only for family and the other for everyone else.
(d) The real name is secret so it doesn't lose its magic, and the other is the common name.

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

4. Why did Ramo want to go back to Ghalas-at?
(a) Because Kimka tells him to get more fresh water for the voyage
(b) To get his fishing spear
(c) Because Karana tells him to get valuable seal skins to sell later.
(d) He is afraid.

5. How do the constant winds affect the land?
(a) They make movement about the island quite difficult.
(b) They cause the hills to be polished smooth and the trees to be small and twisted
(c) They prevent the construction of any permanent shelters.
(d) They bring dolphins closer in to the beach.