Vocabulary
What is definition of the word paces? Cite textual evidence of the word used in the book.
A single step taken walking or running, “He was about ten paces from me so I could see him clearly.”
What is a league ?
A unit of distance approximately 3 miles
A gorge is ?
Narrow canyon with steep, rocky wallls
The ocean waves were _______ on the shore?
Lapping
What is definition of the word shaft? Cite textual evidence of the word used in the book.
A body of a spear or arrow. “The head of the arrow was in the chest and the broken shaft was covered with blood.”
A black tar like substance is a ?
Pitch
An island is ?
A tract of land surrounded by water
Why did Karana not kill the dog ?
She was afraid of him and felt bad for him. “The big dog lay there did not movie. “For I was afraid of him ...”
What is definition of the word fortunate? Cite textual evidence of the word used in the book.
Favored or involving good luck or fortune lucky. “The arrow had a small point, which was fortunate, and came out easily though it had gone deep.
A high, flat plateau of land is a ?
Mesa
A ledge is ?
Shelf of rock
What does Karana name the dog and what does it mean? Cite text evidence
Rontu fox eyes
What is definition of the word limp? Cite textual evidence of the word used in the book.
To walk slowly due to injured leg or foot. “I do not think he knew I was picking him up, for his body was limp, as if he were dead.”
A small protected bay is a ?
Cove
A reef is ?
A ridge of rock near the water’s edge
Why is Karana not lonely anymore ?
She is not lonely because she lives with the dog and it is her companion.