Island of Blue Dolphins
Who is the author of Island of the Blue Dolphins?
Scott O'Dell
This bird is only found on the Channel Island of Santa Cruz (hint-it is blue and white with an grey/brown patch on its upper back)
The Island Scrub-Jay
True or false, California, which is located on the west coast of the U.S., is the most populous (most people) of the 50 states?
True
Which part of the animal is the fur and skin?
Pelt
Where is the setting of the book, Island of the Blue Dolphins?
San Nicolas Island, which is part of the Channel Islands National Park located off the coast of California.
Which are the largest seals found on and near the Channel Islands. Males are recognized by their long snout (nose)?
Elephant Seals
Name 3 different foods commonly found in California
avocados, strawberries, grapes, almonds, olives, lemons
This is a deep, narrow gorge. In Island of the Blue Dolphins, Karana goes there to get water from the spring.
Ravine
The Aleut people come to the Island of the Blue Dolphins to hunt for which animals? Why?
Sea Otter
For their skin and fur (pelt)
Karana hunts and kills the devilfish. What name do we call this animal (hint- it has a large head, 8 arms and two rows of suckers)
Giant Octopus
Name the city in California known for such landmarks as: Alcatraz, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown and the Golden Gate Bridge.
San Francisco
The glowing remains of a fire.
Embers
What does the author mean when he describes the passage of suns? (It has been "six suns" since I last saw the devilfish)
How days are counted
True or false. Adult sunflower sea stars can have up to 24 limbs which contain suctions that help them move along the sand.
True
What is the nickname of California?
the Golden State
A narrow crack or opening
Crevice
Give me 1-2 examples of how Karana (the girl living alone on the Island of the Blue Dolphins) is a survivor?
1. She hunts for food
2. She makes her own clothing
3. She builds her own shelter from animals/weather
4. She repairs things (canoe)
Name a mammal found on 6 of the Channel Islands and no other place on Earth. They enjoy shrubs and woody areas. At one time they were on the Endangered Animal list due to being hunted by golden eagles.
Channel Island Foxes
Which ocean does California border?
The Pacific Ocean
Den or resting place for a wild animal. Hint- the Island Fox may live here.
lair