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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is making the loud, thunderous noise on the hot day when Karana paddles her canoe around the reef?
(a) A tidal wave
(b) Cannon fire
(c) Thunder and lightning
(d) The earthquake

2. 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 thinks of Tutok and all the times they sat in the sun together.
(d) She is happy that she can move back to the headland.

3. What is Rontu doing on days Karana works on the canoe?
(a) Sleeping back at the house
(b) Running with the dog pack
(c) Watching Karana from the cliff
(d) Chasing pelicans on the beach

4. After fishing, as Karana climbs the cliff what does she hear?
(a) Dogs fighting
(b) Thousands of gulls passing overhead
(c) Nothing, an eerie complete silence
(d) The Aleuts down on the beach

5. How does the island seem to Karana after Tutok leaves?
(a) More peaceful
(b) Less dangerous
(c) Very quiet
(d) Back to normal

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Tainor and Lurai build their nest out of in the spring?

2. What does Karana see the gulls dropping on the rocks?

3. Why doesn't Karana bring Rontu with her to check out the Aleut camp?

4. What does Karana make for Tutok as a gift?

5. What does Karana think the world would be like without animals?

Short Essay Questions

1. Karana survives the tidal waves and returns to the headland. What happens when Rontu-Aru greets her?

2. What is Karana worried about when she takes her new spear to go and hunt devilfish?

3. Explain what happens when Rontu fights the two wild dogs on the sea cliff.

4. What method does Karana use to get the wild dogs out of their lair so she can kill them? How effective is it?

5. How does Karana feel now that Tutok has gone away?

6. What does Karana do after she tracks the injured pack leader, finding him immobile on the ground?

7. Explain why Karana considers her yard a happy place?

8. Where does Karana make a grave for Rontu and what does she place on it?

9. What happens to Karena on the very hot day after the winter storms when she takes the canoe to paddle around the reef?

10. In case the Aleuts returned to the island, Karana repairs the canoe for a fast escape. What alterations does she make to the canoe to make it more manageable for her size?

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