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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Chief Chowig dispatch several young men?
(a) To make more spears
(b) To the Aleut camp with beads
(c) To the beach to watch the Aleuts so they couldn't sail away without paying the agreed price
(d) To the cliffs to watch for more Aleut ships

2. 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 are laughing as if they are happy to leave the island.
(c) They do not carry weapons of any kind while on the beach.
(d) They empty one of the six chests.

3. What does Karana see the gulls dropping on the rocks?
(a) Abalone
(b) Sai-sai
(c) Starfish
(d) Scallops

4. Why does Karana attempt to catch a devilfish?
(a) There are many uses for the tough skin
(b) These are too dangerous to humans swimming close to the beach.
(c) The flesh is white, tender, and very sweet.
(d) They eat huge quantities of the fish she needs for food.

5. As Karana looks down at the empty harbor, what is she thinking?
(a) She feels good now that the sea otters will be safe.
(b) She thinks that she finally has the island to herself again.
(c) She is happy that she can move back to the headland.
(d) She thinks of Tutok and all the times they sat in the sun together.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Karana place in Rontu's grave?

2. Why is a new house necessary?

3. Where does Karana store the canoe for the winter?

4. Why did Ramo want to go back to Ghalas-at?

5. What does Karana do before she climbs the ledge at the mouth of the cave?

(see the answer key)

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