Story Events
Why did the Aleut ship come to the island?
To hunt sea otter.
True or False. Karana was saddened by the slaughter of thousand of sea otter.
What is true.
Karana disliked animals. True or False.
What is false.
Who is Won-a-pa-lei?
Karana (Protagonist)
The owners of the animals of the Ghalas-at were killed in battle.
The animals leave the tribe and become wild animals on the island
What ended the agreement between Captain Orlov and the people of Ghalas-at?
Chief Chowig was killed.
Who are Karana's siblings?
Ulape and Ramo
How does Karana describe the island. What shape does the island look like?
The island is shaped like a fish.
Who is Chief Chowig?
Karana's dad and the Chief of the tribe.
The tribe loses 27 men.
The women take on the roles of the men such as hunting, and the men begin to treat them horribly.
What two things did Karana compare the Aleut's ship to?
Karana compares the ship to a small shell on the sea and gull with folded wings.
What was the good fortune that game to Ghalas-at soon after the Aleuts arrived?
Fourteen silver bass fish were found and shared.
Why did Kimki leave the island?
He was looking for a new place for them to live.
Who is Ulape?
Karana's sister.
The Ghalas-at warriors fight the Aleuts. Who dies from the tribe?
Chief Chowig is murdered.
What name did Chief Chowig give to Captain Orlov?
Chief Chowig gave Captain Orlov his secret name
What does Chief Chowig warn his people about the Aleuts?
Chowig warns the people of Ghalas-at that although their agreement with the Aleuts will be profitable to the village, they must not try to befriend the visitors. Remembering the trouble hey cause so many years earlier.
Why did Captain Orlov come to the island to begin with?
To hunt for Otters for their pelts and meat.
Who is Kimki? and How was he chosen for his position?
The new chief after chief Chowig and killed. He was elected as new chief because when he was younger he was a great hunter.
Why does Kimki want to leave the island?
To find a new land to live on because his tribe is haunted by the memories of their loved ones lost during the fight.
Where did the Aleuts come from?
The Aleuts came from Russia.
True or False: Karana doesn't have a secret name.
False. Karana is her secret name. Her real name is Won-a-pa-lei
What did Captain Orlov bring as payment for the otter?
Gems.
Who did Kimki leave in charge?
Matasaip
A ship with white sails arrives. (explain the whole scene)
The tribe begins their escape route because they think the Aleuts are back to conquer their island. Then the tribe is informed that it is not the Aleuts, its a message from Kimki with a boat to bring them to a new island.