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Island of the Blue Dolphins, ch. 6-8
Island of the Blue Dolphins, ch. 6-8
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Comprehension and vocabulary quiz for fourth graders on Island of the Blue Dolphins.
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1
What does 'strode' mean?
a pointed tool for making holes in leather or wood
walked with long steps
consider carefully
sad; hopeless
2
What does the word 'ponder' mean?
to fish in a pond
a type of spear
a necklace made of Elephant Seal teeth
to consider carefully
3
What does the word 'stout' mean?
to cover or hide
a hill of sand
funny
sturdy or strong
4
What did Karana vow to do after she carried Ramo's body back to their hut?
To train the dogs
to eat the dogs
To kill each of the dogs in the pack
To find a way to get to the tribe
5
After Kimki left the island, what were the people afraid of?
the Aleuts returning
running out of food
The pack of wild dogs
violent storms
6
What name did Ramo give himself after he realized he was the only male on the island now?
Chief Tanyositlopai
Chief Kansas City
King Tutenkamen
Chief Ramo
7
What is a lair?
a person who does NOT tell the truth
a living or resting place for animals to live
a type of fishing hook
a necklace made of teeth
8
Why did Karana jump into the sea?
It was hot, she wanted to go for a swim
She knew the boat was sinking
She forgot her special skirt made of Yucca leaves
She couldn't leave Ramo alone on the island
9
What does 'forlorn' mean?
sad; hopeless
walked with long steps
happy; joyful
a terrible storm
10
What is the definition of the word 'shrouded'?
to consider carefully
sturdy or strong
hills of sand
covered or hid from sight
11
After making it to shore, Karana said that "the only thing that made me angry was...?
"my yucca skirt....is ruined"
"I ruined my new hair-do"
"I lost my basket in the sea"
I'll miss the Black Friday sale in California"
12
How do we know that Nanko is not old?
Karana tells us that he is shorter than her
He ran an entire league and has a scar from battle
He is one of Karana's younger brothers
The author gives his age
13
Why were the people of the village in a hurry to board the ship?
the pack of dogs were threatening them
It was Black Friday, they didn't want to miss the sales!
The seas were getting rough
The Aleuts were coming
14
What happened to Ramo?
He was killed by an Elephant Seal
He was killed by the wild dogs
He died after falling on his spear
He fell off the cliff by the canoes
15
What was the MOST IMPORTANT event of chapters 6-8?
The Aleuts came back
Ramo was killed
Karana jumped off the ship for Ramo
The villagers left the island
16
When the strange ship is spotted, who brings the news that it is NOT the Aleuts?
Nanko
Kimki
Matasaip
Ramo
17
Karana uses a simile to describe the huts, she says they are "like" what?
ghosts in the night light
pearls in the sand
teeth of a shark
statues in a graveyard
18
What does 'beckoned' mean?
sharpened
walk with long steps
ran quickly
summoned with a movement
19
What does 'gorged' mean?
eat much food fast
walked
jumped
stabbed
20
Why didn't Karana find Ramo on the ship?
He went back to the village to get his iPad
He was hiding
He was down below deck helping load the ship
He went back to the village to get his spear
21
Why did Ramo leave Karana and the camp that morning?
he wanted to go for a jog
to go hunting for the dogs
he wanted to find the closest Starbucks
to go visit the place the canoes were hidden
22
When Karana packed her stuff, what did she NOT pack?
a curling iron
an awl
a box of earrings
needles
23
Who are the people who came in the boat?
People Kimkia sent
The Russians
The Aleuts
Zombies
