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The Island of the Blue Dolphins

Island of the Blue Dolphins

Take the quiz. Submit your results. Print out a copy of your score. Credit: This quiz was adapted from one created by Sarah Engbarth in a her WebQuest entitled Island of the Blue Dolphins.

Question #1

Question #2

When Karana spots the ship in the distance, she describes it as "a shell afloat on the sea". Is this a simile or metaphor?

a) simile

b) metaphor

Question #3

Why is Karana unhappy with the Aleuts over the otter pelts?

a) She doesn't trust them.

b) She considers the otters as friends.

Question #4

Why does Karana's tribe believed her father was killed?

a) He told his secret name.

b) He wouldn't share the food.

Question #5

Since there are only 15 men on the island, Ulape and Karana must do what job?

a) gather abalones

b) guard the campfire at night

Question #6

Question #7

Where did Karana think Ramo had gone when she awakens?

a) fishing

b) to get the canoe

Question #8

When Karana looks around the island, what does she discover about Ramo?

a) He has been killed by wild dogs.

b) He found the black chest brought by the Aleuts.

Question #9

What emotions motivate Karana to leave the island?

a) despair and loneliness

b) hope and new life

Question #10

Why do you think she finally created a home for herself?

a) She wanted to remember her tribe.

b) She realized she would be there a long time.

Question #11

Karana's compassion for Rontu can be paralleled with what other event?

a) Ramo's death.

b) Jumping off the ship because Ramo was left behind.

Question #12

Karana talks to Rontu as she says, "just as if I were sitting with one of my people." What did she mean?

a) She wants to talk to only Rontu.

b) She longs to talk to people.

Question #13

One day when Karana is on Tall Rock, she sees a strange cloud upon the sea. What is it?

a) A ship that she suspects belong to the Aleuts.

b) A ship that she thinks may be her tribe.

Question #14

Karana was twelve years old when her tribe departed from the island. Now she speaks of a longing for children, how old do you think she is?

a) about 20 years old

b) about 30 years old

Question #15

What type of phenomenon occurred when Karana awoke from a nap due to a distant thunder?

a) a tsunami

b) an earthquake

Question #16

What does Karana do when she realizes the man from the strange ship is calling out to her?

a) She runs towards the beach.

b) She goes back to her camp to get dressed.

Question #17

How many years does it take for the ship to return?

a) 2 years

b) 3 years

Question #18

Which character would be the antagonist in this story?

a) wild dogs

b) Lurai

Question #19

Discuss dolphins as a symbol in Island of the Blue Dolphins. What does the title of the novel suggest in light of this symbolism?

a) The symbol of dolphins and the title correspond.

b) The symbol of dolphins and the title seem to be contradictory.

Question #20

What point of view is this story told?

a) first person

b) third person

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