Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 25

Question 1

To where did the otter leave during the summer months?

Accepted Answer

the kelp beds of Tall Rock

Question 2

Early in the chpt, Karana mentions "the summer that Rontu died." Later she describes his death.

Accepted Answer

this is called foreshadowing

Question 3

What does the fact Karana has stopped marking the moon cycles, even years, on her pole say?

Accepted Answer

passage of time on the island doesn't mean as much to her

Question 4

I could feel his heart beating, loud and hollow like the waves on the beach.

Accepted Answer

this sentence contains kinaesthetic imagery, this sentence contains simile

Question 5

Otter who survived Aleut spears were now aware summer was dangerous & would lead the herd away.

Accepted Answer

this shows the otters' intelligence

Question 6

The fact Karana spends her time gathering shellfish, fashioning weapons, preparing caves...

Accepted Answer

shows Karana makes good use of her time, shows Karana is resourceful and proactive

Question 7

What did Karana want Rontu to do, which he always loved?

Accepted Answer

bark at the seagulls

Question 8

Which of the actions below show Karana's love for Rontu?

Accepted Answer

she spent two whole days digging his grave from dawn to dusk, she cried out, "Rontu, oh, Rontu!" when he passed, she buried him with and flowers and a stick he like to chase, she covered his grave with coloured stones she collected

Question 9

How did Karana know that none of the otter who had survived the Aleuts were left?

Accepted Answer

they did not leave Coral Cove during summer

Question 10

He was very light, as if something about him had already gone.

Accepted Answer

this sentence is sad, this sentence contains simile

Question 11

What signs were there that Rontu was getting old?

Accepted Answer

he no longer went with Karana to the reef unless urged to, he like to just lie in the sun in front of the house, he was very light

Question 12

True or False: The Aleuts never again came to the Island.

Accepted Answer

true

Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 25

Questions 12

Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 25

Questions 12