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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why doesn't Karana go to the cliff to watch and count the catch each day?
(a) Because her father forbids her
(b) Because she might get hit by an Aleut spear
(c) Because sea otters are her friends
(d) Because the dolphin kill makes her angry

3. What is a reason Karana delays her shot at the sea elephant?
(a) Two bulls are rushing toward her.
(b) The cows sound an alarm from the water.
(c) The cows are obstructing her shot.
(d) She does not know where to put the first arrow.

4. What is the first thing Karana does after returning from her failed mission?
(a) Builds a fire on the sandy beach
(b) Fixes a leak on the canoe
(c) Kills a wild dog on the beach
(d) Sleeps, exhausted on the sand of Coral Cove

5. How do the Aleuts act as they prepare to leave the island?
(a) They hate Captain Orlov and refuse to follow his directions.
(b) They empty one of the six chests.
(c) They are laughing as if they are happy to leave the island.
(d) They do not carry weapons of any kind while on the beach.

Short Answer Questions

1. Even the smallest stored canoe is too heavy to lift, so what is Karana's solution?

2. What does the young male do that starts a fight?

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

4. What is the only thing that makes Karana sad?

5. Why does the number of men in the Ghalas-at tribe change suddenly?

(see the answer key)

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