Plot Events 1
Why did the Aleut ship come to the island?
To hunt sea otter.
True or False: Karana was saddened by the slaughter of thousands of sea otter.
True
Who was the leader of the wild dog pack?
Rontu
Where did the Aleuts come from?
Alaska
This was the name of the injured dog Karana helped?
Rontu
Karana saw two of what kind of animal fighting?
sea elephants
True or False. After killing one devilfish, Karana was eager to hunt and kill others.
False
What character was killed by wild dogs?
Ramo
What was the mark that Karana's sister (Ulape) drew on her face mean?
It meant that she was unmarried.
What type of animal was the Devil-fish?
squid / octopus
Did Rantu remain the leader of the wild dog pack after being healed and taken in by Karana?
No.
True or False: Dolphins represent bad luck to Karana's tribe.
False
Who was the Aleut girl who came to the island with her tribe and befriended Karana?
Tutok
How long was Karana alone on the island?
18 years
Karana used the bull sea elephant to make what kind of weapon?
a spear
What did Karana use to build a fence around her shelter?
bones from a beached whale
True or False. An Aleut girl wandered into Karana's cave and stole her spear.
False.
What does Won-a-pa-lei mean?
Girl with Long Black Hair
What is the setting of the story? (name all that you can!)
Pacific Ocean
San Nicolas Island
Santa Barbara Mission
the 1800s
How did Karana keep her pet birds from flying away?
She clipped their wings.
What did Karana use to make a skirt for herself?
Cormorant (bird) feathers
True or False. At the beginning of the story, Karana slept in a cave near the beach to avoid the wild dogs.
False. She slept on a high rock.
Who was the captain of the Aleut's ship?
Captain Orlov
Why does Karana decide not to kill animals anymore?
She has become friends with so many animals.
Which is NOT a characteristic of sea otters?
a) They have webbed feet.
b) They are vicious and mean.
c) They have smooth think fur.
B) They are vicious and mean.