The Aleuts
Left Behind
Survival
A New Home
Vocabulary
100
Why had Captain Orlov and the Aleuts come to the island?
To hunt otter
100
What did Ramo go back to the village for, despite Karana telling him no?
His fishing spear
100
Why was Karana afraid to make weapons?
Her tribe forbid women from making weapons and told many stories warning against it.
100
What did Karana use to make her fence?
Whale ribs
100
A group of animals that live and hunt together.
A pack
200
Why was Karana shocked that her father told Captain Orlov his secret name?
They believed their secret name held power and if it was used too often it would lose its magic.
200
As the ship was sailing away, what did Karana do when she saw Ramo on the shore?
She jumped off the ship and went back for Ramo
200
When was the first time that Karana felt afraid on the canoe? a. Sliding the canoe down the cliff b. Paddling against the strong winds and waves c. Not seeing the Island of the Blue Dolphins when she looked behind her
c. Not seeing the Island of the Blue Dolphins when she looked behind her
200
Why did Karana have to leave her home despite her injured leg?
Her food and water were running low
200
A synonym for a language
Tongue
300
Which of the following was NOT a sign that suggested that the hunters were getting ready to leave? A. The Aleut woman was cleaning her skin aprons B. The Captain was trimming his beard C. They had killed the entire otter population D. They were loading the ships with otter pelts
C. They had killed the entire otter population
300
What was the greatest danger facing Karana and Ramo on the island?
The wild dogs
300
While in the canoe, what problem caused Karana to turn back around and go home? a. She lost her paddle in a storm b. There was an unrepairable hole in the canoe c. Playful dolphins knocked her canoe over
b. There was an unrepairable hole in the canoe
300
What did Karana find on the walls of the cave?
Figures cut into the sides of the stone
300
A unit of measurement equaling 3 miles
League
400
According to Karana, what action did her father usually do when he was really angry?
He pulled his ear
400
Why did Karana burn the village?
There were too many painful memories
400
What animals appeared that were a sign of good luck to Karana on her way back to the island?
Dolphins
400
When faced with the opportunity to kill the wounded leader of the pack, what did Karana do?
Took him home and nursed him back to health
400
A time measuring term referring to one day
Sun
500
What did Karana believe was the reason for her father's death in the battle?
She believed he was weakened by revealing his secret name to Captain Orlov.
500
What did Karana do with the Aleut jewelry that she found in the chest?
She threw it into the ocean
500
After her return to the island, what is the first thing she knew she had to do?
Build a house
500
What was the main benefit Karana enjoyed from having Rontu with her?
Friendship
500
A time measuring term referring to one month
Moon
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