Chapters 1-7
Why did the Aluets come to the Island of the Blue Dolphins?
They came to hunt for otter.
How did Ramo die?
The wild dogs killed him.
Who had yellow eyes of the wild dogs?
Rontu (the leader)
Where did Karana find the injured otter?
in the bull kelp in the tidepool
Why did the white men not come back for Karana and Ramo?
Their ship sunk.
What was Ramo doing when the boat was leaving with the people of Ghalas-at?
He went to get his fishing spear.
Where did Karana decide to live after she burned down her village?
on the headland
What does Karana call an octopus?
devilfish
What was the name of the Aleut girl Karana became friends with?
Tutok
What did Tainor and Lurai (the birds) build their nest with?
Rontu's hair
Where did Chief Kimki go when he left the island?
He went to a place he has been before as a child (present-day California) to find a place for the people of Ghalas-at.
What did Karana use to make her spear? (The most important part.)
a sea elephant tooth
Why did Rontu fight the wild dogs?
He fought to remain their leader.
Where did Karana hide when the Aleuts came?
In her home in the cave.
What was Karana's biggest loss when the Tsunami hit?
her canoe and the food she had gathered
What task did Chief Kimki give to Ulape and Karana to help out the village?
gathering abalones
Why did Karana have to sneak past the sea elephants?
She didn't want them to attack her.
Which part of Rontu's body did Karana shot?
chest
What did Karana make for Tutok?
A circlet for her head.
What did Karana do to her face when the white men came?
She painted the symbol of her village and that she was unmarried
Who took Chief Kimki's place when he left?
Matassaip
What name did Ramo give himself when he became chief?
Chief Tanyositlopai
Why did Karana call her female bird Lurai?
It is the name she wish she was called instead of Karana.
What was the necklace that Tutok gave to Karana made out of?
Black round stones or beads
What did the white men make for Karana?
a blue dress