Team 1
Who is the protagonist and narrator of the story?
Karana (also known as Won-a-pa-lei)
At the start of the book, how old is Karana?
Twelve years old.
Who is Karana's younger brother?
Ramo.
Why is Karana angry while watching the Aleuts hunt the sea otter?
She considers the otters to be her friends.
What is the name of the village where Karana's tribe lives?
Ghalas-at.
Who is the Chief of Ghalas-at?
Chief Chowig
What is the tall Russian leader of the Aleut hunters named?
Captain Orlov.
What item of payments is contained in the black chest brought to the beach?
Necklaces of beads.
Why does Karana have two names?
One is a common name and the other is a secret name that holds magic.
What does the name Won-a-pa-lei mean?
The Girl with the Long Black Hair.
According to tribal belief, what happens if people use your secret name too often?
It becomes worn out and loses its magic.
Who is the most significant person Karana loses in the battle at Coral Cove?
Her father, Chief Chowig.
What is the secret name of Karana's father?
Chowig.
What resource have the Aleuts come to the island to hunt?
Sea otter.
What event provides 'good fortune' for the village in the early spring?
A school of large white bass is stranded on the rocks.
Why did the tribe have trouble with the Aleuts 'many years ago'?
The captain at that time wanted the tribe to hunt without ceasing.
Why are the trees on the island small and twisted?
Constant strong winds shape and polish them.
Where do the Aleuts set up their camp on the island?
At a spring half a league north of the village.
What physical feature distinguishes a sea otter from a seal?
Webbed feet instead of flippers (or a shorter nose)
What did Chief Chowig thrust into the sand when he met Captain Orlov?
His spear.