What sea creature fiercely battles with Karana and Rontu?
A devilfish, or octopus, fights with Karana and Rontu.
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The necklace Tutok makes for Karana is made of what?
The necklace Tutok makes for Karana is made of black stones.
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Why would Karana decide to never kill another cormorant, seal, wild dog, or sea elephant ever again?
Karana decides to not kill anymore animals because she'd been alone on the island for so long that the animals had become her friends.
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Who is Kimki?
Kimki is the chief that replaces Karana's father. He takes a canoe east to find a new place for his people to live.
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Why did Karana abandon the ship and return to the island?
Karana abandoned the ship to rescue her brother on the island.
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What natural disaster, causing huge waves to hit the island, occurs near the end of the book?
An earthquake occurs near the end of the book.
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Karana used this part of an animal to make a fence.
Karana used the ribs of a whale to make a fence.
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Why would Karana briefly consider killing Tutok?
Karana briefly considers killing Tutok because Tutok is an Aleut and she's not sure she can be trusted.
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Who is Mon-a-nee?
Mon-a-nee is the sea otter Karana nurses back to health.
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Why did Ramo miss the ship leaving the island?
Ramo stayed on the island searching for his fishing spear.
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How many years does Karana spend alone on the island?
Karana spends eighteen years on the island.
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What does Karana use to injure the leader of the dogs?
Karana uses her bow and arrow to attack the dog.
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Why is the island called the Island of the Blue Dolphins?
Most likely, the island is called Island of the Blue Dolphins because it is shaped like a dolphin. However, Karana says it could be because there are many dolphins the live in the ocean around the island.
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Who is Captain Orlov?
Captain Orlov is the Russian that first comes to the island with the Aleuts.
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Why did the Aleuts come to the island?
The Aleuts came to the island to hunt sea otter.
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What is the name Karana gives to the dog she adopts?
Karana gives the dog the name of Rontu.
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What does Karana use for a tip for her spear?
Karana uses a tooth of a sea elephant for the point of her spear.
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Why would Karana be afraid of the Aleuts returning to the island?
Karana would be afraid of the Aleuts returning to the island because the Aleuts had previously killed several of Karana's fellow villagers, including her father.
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Who is Ulape?
Ulape is Karana's older sister.
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Where does Karana eventually end up at the end of the book?
Karana ends up in Santa Barbara, California.
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What would be considered the emotional climax of the book?
The emotional climax of the book is the death of Rontu in Chapter 25.
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What does Karana use to ultimately kill the devilfish?
Karana uses a knife to kill the devilfish.
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Why would Karana not kill the injured dog?
Karana feels pity and sympathy for the dog. Karana might also view the injured dog as the opportunity to gain a new friend.
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What does the name Rontu mean in Karana's language?