Island of the Blue Dolphins 1

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  1. 2. What happened during the battle on the beach that changed the tribe forever? Many men were ________, including Chief Chowig, leaving the tribe weak.
  2. 3. Why did Karana decide to burn the village of Ghalas-at? It held too many painful ________ of her family and friends.
  3. 4. Why did Karana choose to build her house on the headland instead of the village? It had a clear ________ of the sea and was easier to defend.
  4. 8. Why did Karana decide to save Rontu’s life instead of killing him? She felt ________ for him and realized she was tired of being alone.
  5. 9. What was the main disagreement between Chief Chowig and the Aleuts? The ________ for the otter skins and a fair share for the tribe.
  6. 11. Why did the tribe decide to leave the island on the white man’s ship? They were afraid of the Aleuts returning and were struggling to ________.
  7. 12. What happened to Ramo shortly after they were left alone? He was attacked and killed by the pack of wild ________.
  8. 13. Who was Rontu, and how did he first interact with Karana? He was the ________ of the wild dogs; she shot him with an arrow during an attack.
  9. 15. How did Karana’s relationship with the wild dogs change after she met Rontu? The other dogs stopped attacking, and she gained a loyal ________.
  10. 18. Why did the Russian Aleuts come to the Island of the Blue Dolphins? To hunt sea ________ for their valuable skins and furs.
  11. 19. How did Karana feel as she watched the ship disappear into the horizon? She felt ________ and fearful, but determined to protect her brother.
  12. 21. Why did Karana try to leave the island in a canoe by herself? She was desperately ________ and hoped to find her people across the sea.
  13. 22. What did Ramo forget on the island that caused him to run back? His fishing ________.
  14. 23. What was the "law of the tribe" regarding women making weapons? Women were ________ from making weapons; the tribe believed they would break.
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  1. 1. How did the "leaking canoe" incident actually give Karana more confidence? She survived a dangerous situation and realized the island was her ________.
  2. 2. Who became the new chief after Chowig was killed? ________.
  3. 5. What materials did Karana use to build her first fence? ________ ribs and heavy kelp ropes.
  4. 6. Why did Karana’s father warn the tribe not to befriend the visitors? He knew they were ________ and did not care about the island.
  5. 7. Why did Karana jump off the ship and swim back to the shore? She realized her ________, Ramo, had been left behind.
  6. 9. Why did Karana hesitate to break this law, and what made her finally do it? She feared bad luck, but her need for ________ from the dogs was more important.
  7. 10. Describe the special spear Karana made to catch the devilfish. It had a bone ________ that would catch in the flesh and was tied to a long string.
  8. 14. What was the most dangerous animal on the island that Karana feared? The wild dogs were the most ________.
  9. 16. How did Karana use whale ribs in her construction? As tall, curved ________ for her fence to keep the wild dogs out.
  10. 17. What are "devilfish," and why did Karana want to hunt them? They are giant ________; she wanted them because their meat is delicious.
  11. 20. What happened to the canoe that forced her to turn back? It started ________ badly because the planks were old and the pitch was failing.