Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18 & 19
Chapter 19
100
What is the reason the wild dogs became bolder and more aggressive?
The wild dogs became bolder because of the yellow Aleut dog that became their leader.
100
What is the reason Karana repairs the canoe that is in the spit?
She repairs the canoe in the event she must flee if the Aleuts return.
100
"Storms came early with rain and between the rains fierce winds struck the island and filled the air with sand. During this time, I made myself another dress, but most of the day I spent my time _______________________ in order to ________________________."
I spent my time fashioning a spear in order to catch the giant devilfish.
100
What did Karana do to the birds in order to allow them the freedom to fly around the cave?
Karana clipped the tips of their wings so the birds could not fly away.
100
What is the color of the abalones that are the sweetest and the best for drying?
The color of the sweetest abalones is red, though the green ones and black ones are good too.
200
What does Karana do with the leader of the wild dog?
After his injury, Karana brings the wild dog into her house, cleans his wound and brings him food and water.
200
What is the reason Karana works so hard to reconstruct the canoe?
Karana reconstructs the canoe because it is to heavy for her, even though she is strong she will need to be able to lift it in and out of the water.
200
What did Karana use to craft the spear head that she planned to use to kill the devil fish?
Karana used one of the elephant teeth to craft the spear of the devil fish.
200
Who did Karana name Tainor after? Can you infer why you think she chose this name?
Karana named the bird after a young man from her tribe who she may have felt __________________________.
200
What is sinew?
Sinew is the tendon from the flesh of animals. Sinew is what Karana used for her fishing line.
300
Describe the manner in which Karana carried the wild dog home.
The dog was heavy so Karana lifted the dog and put his legs around her shoulders.
300
Why did Karana ask Rontu, "tell me why it is that you are such a handsome dog and yet such a thief?"
Karana asked Rontu this because he kept stealing the fish she would spear for her supper.
300
How did Karana determine it was the first day of spring?
Page 102-indention number 1 "On the first day of spring I went down to Coral Cove with my new spear. I knew it was spring because that morning at dawn the sky was filled with flocks of darting birds. They were small and black and came only at this time of year..."
300
What is Karana celebrating that she dressed up in her yucca skirt and sandals?
It is spring and she is happy.
300
What is one of the locations that the devil fish attempts to get to in order to find shelter?
The devil fish attempts to get to a cave under the rocks and then attempts to get to an outcropping of rocks to get shelter from its prey.
400
Where did Karana sleep while the wild dog was recovering from its injury in her cave?
Karana slept on the big rock on the headland because she was __________________________________.
400
Describe three characteristics of the devil fish.
Page 99
400
Describe the process in which Karana crafted the weapon she planned on using to kill the devil fish using these words in your description; barbed point, shaft and sinew.
Page 101 Four of the sea elephant teeth were left, and though I broke all except one, this I worked down to a head with a barbed point. I then made a ring and fastened it to the end of the shaft, and into this ring fitted the head, which was tied to a long string made from braided sinew...
400
How did Karana KILL the devil fish?
Karana used her special spear and net arrangement to trap the devil fish, but used her sharp knife to kill it after a battle between the devil fish between Karana and Rontu.
400
How did Karana KILL the devil fish?
Karana used her special spear and net arrangement to trap the devil fish, but used her sharp knife to kill it after a battle between the devil fish between Karana and Rontu.
500
Why do you think Karana changed her mind about killing fox eyes?
Karana had pity on the dog or began to feel some compassion for the wounded animal.
500
Provide three descriptive sentences of the great discovery.
Page 98
500
On page 101 Karana describes the water near the reef using a simile-"The water was so clear that it was like the air around me."
Create a simile to describe Coral Cave.
500
What materials did Karana use to make another skirt?
The skirt was made of yucca fibers that were softened in water and braided into twine. It was made just like the others with the folds running lengthwise. It was open on both sides and hung to her knees. The belt was made of sealskin so that it could be tied in a knot. She also made sandals from sealskin.
500
Karana sees two more devil fish during the summer but does not attempt to spear them.
What is your interpretation as to why she doesn't attempt to hunt them?
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