Characters
The protagonist and narrator of the book. Resourceful and resilient. Survives on her own after tribe deserts Ghalas-at.
Who is Karana (Won-A-Pa-Lei)?
What do Chowig and Orlov agree to do with the spoils of Orlov's hunting expedition?
Split them evenly
What does Karana do before leaving the village forever?
Burns the houses
What does the companionship of the dog make Karana realize?
She is lonely
What does Karana compare animals to when she resolves never to kill them again?
People
The leader of the pack of wild dogs that lives on Ghalas-at. Has yellow eyes and gray fur.
Who is Rontu?
What does Chowig warn his people not to do, in spite of their profitable agreement with the Aleuts?
Befriend the Aleuts
What forces Karana to give up her canoe trip and turn back to the island?
A leaky canoe
Why was Karana's hair once singed short, though it's now long enough to braid?
As a sign of mourning.
What does Karana stop doing the summer that otters no longer hide?
Marking time
Aleut child that comes with a hunting party. First human contact Karana had in many years.
Who is Tutok?
What does the new chief, Kimki, decree that women must do?
Perform traditionally male jobs
What animal must Karana kill to get the materials necessary to make a good spear?
A sea elephant
What does Karana consciously refrain from doing when an Aleut girl wanders into the ravine?
Attacking her
Later on the day of the giant wave, what do Karana and Rontu-Aru notice has begun to move?
The earth underneath them
Likes jewelry and boys. Paints the sign on his/her face that means unmarried.
Who is Ulape?
What do the people of Ghalas-at wait for in vain?
Signs of Kimki's return
What does Karana struggle to find, slowing down the process of building a home?
Tall, straight trees
What prevents Karana from leaving the cave with the skeleton and the reed figures?
The tide
What animals swim in front of the boat carrying Karana as it leaves the island?
Dolphins
Russian leader of Aleut expedition to Ghalas-at. Snide and deceptive. Profit-oriented and willing to take what they want.
Who is Captain Orlov?
What distinguishes the ship in the harbor from the boats of the Aleuts?
Its white sail
What does Karana use to get the dogs to leave their cave so that she can kill them?
A fire
What word amuses Karana and Tutok because of its different pronunciation in their respective languages?
"Beautiful"
What does Karana prepare to do when the new ship returns two years after if first appeared?
Leave the island