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Island of the Blue Dolphins
Review Questions for the Island of the Blue Dolphins Test
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Literature
6th Grade
10/28/2009

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Where does Ramo go when everyone is on their way to the ship?
Definition
Back to the village to get his spear.
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What happens to Karana's brother when he goes out to get a canoe?
Definition
He is killed by the wild dogs.
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What does Ulape put on her face before she leaves the island?
Definition
A mark that means she is unmarried.
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What is Karana's brother's name?
Definition
Ramo
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Who comes to the Island of the Blue Dolphins to hunt otter?
Definition
A Russian and the Aleuts
Term
Why does Karana end up back on the island?
Definition
She jumps off the ship to go back for her brother.
Term
Who is in the village when Karana and her brother get back there after being left behind by the ship?
Definition
The wild dogs.
Term
What are some of the sacrifices that Karana makes living on the island?
Definition
She is all by herself, lonely. She doesn't have a family or even others to talk to.
Term
Give an example of man vs. self from the story.
Definition
Karana is very lonely while she is on the island by herself.
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Why do the people of Ghalas-at believe Chowig died?
Definition
Because he revealed his secret name.
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Who is Rontu-Aru?
Definition
What Karana believes is Rontu's son, who Karana makes into a pet.
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What does Karana find in Black Cave?
Definition
A skeleton playing a flute.
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Why does Karana hesitate to make weapons?
Definition
The laws of her people forbid women to make weapons.
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What happens when the Aleuts try to leave the island?
Definition
A fight breaks out and many are killed.
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Why does Karana decide to leave Ghalas-at?
Definition
Because she knows the white men will not come soon because it is winter
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What does Karana see during her trip on the ocean that helps her get home?
Definition
Dolphins
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Out of what does Karana make the fence around her home?
Definition
Whale bones
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Where does Karana build her house?
Definition
On the headland.
Term
What does Karana make a special spear to catch?
Definition
Devilfish
Term
Who is Tainor?
Definition
A bird.
Term
What does Karana tell Tutok before she leaves?
Definition
Her secret name.
Term
What happens when Karana goes to hunt the sea elephants?
Definition
Two of the sea elephants get into a fight and Karana hurts herself avoiding them.
Term
How is Karana successful surviving on the island?
Definition
She is able to survive for 18 years on her own.
Term
Where does Kimki go in the spring after the Aleuts leave Ghalas-at?
Definition
He goes to the east.
Term
Give an example of man vs. nature from the story.
Definition

Surviving on her own on a desolate island.

Surviving storms.

Surviving the tsunami and earthquake.

Term
Why does Karana go to hunt sea elephants?
Definition
She wants to make their teeth into spearheads.
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Give an example of man vs. man from the story.
Definition
The fight between the Aleuts and the people of Ghalas-at would be an example of man vs. man.
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