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Why does Karana wait until a few starfish feed before she will harvest the abalones?
Why does Karana wait until a few starfish feed before she will harvest the abalones?
She waits because it is too difficult to pry starfish and the abalones from the walls together.
How does Karana finally catch the sea devil?
How does Karana finally catch the sea devil?
It is out of the deep water and in shallow reef water where she spears it with her specially made hook-spear.
How is Karana able to successfully dry out her abalones without the seagulls eating them as in the past?
How is Karana able to successfully dry out her abalones without the seagulls eating them as in the past?
She strings many shiny decoys up above the abalones to dry. The decoys distract the seagulls.
What event triggers Karana to move her gear and put out her perpetual fire?
What event triggers Karana to move her gear and put out her perpetual fire?
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How does Karana teach Rontu to go into a dark cave?
How does Karana teach Rontu to go into a dark cave?
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What almost happens to Karana when she ventures into the cave that she calls the 'Dark Cave'?
What almost happens to Karana when she ventures into the cave that she calls the 'Dark Cave'?
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Even though the Aleuts camp only half a league from Karana's ravine, why does she continue to stay there?
Even though the Aleuts camp only half a league from Karana's ravine, why does she continue to stay there?
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What does Karana make in the cave to help her pass the time?
What does Karana make in the cave to help her pass the time?
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What gift of friendship does Karana give to Tutok?
What gift of friendship does Karana give to Tutok?
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Study Notes
Karana's Strategies for Harvesting
- Karana waits for starfish to feed before harvesting abalones to avoid difficulty in prying them from the walls together.
- To successfully dry her abalones without attracting seagulls, she hangs shiny decoys above them to distract the birds.
Catching the Sea Devil
- Karana catches the sea devil by spear fishing in shallow reef waters using her specially crafted hook-spear.
Response to the Aleuts
- Upon the return of the Aleuts, Karana moves her gear and extinguishes her perpetual fire for safety.
Training Rontu
- Karana teaches Rontu to enter a dark cave by demonstrating the crawling technique multiple times.
Danger in the Dark Cave
- While exploring the "Dark Cave," Karana faces peril as she nearly drowns due to rising tides.
Living Conditions
- Despite the proximity of the Aleuts, Karana chooses to remain in her ravine because it offers safety and access to good spring water.
Crafting in Isolation
- In the cave, Karana occupies her time by creating another cormorant skirt, showcasing her resourcefulness.
Symbol of Friendship
- Karana expresses friendship to Tutok by crafting a circlet of abalone flakes for her hair, symbolizing her connection with others despite her solitude.
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Test your knowledge on chapters 19 to 22 of 'Island of the Blue Dolphins'. This quiz covers important events, characters, and themes that arise in these sections of the book. Explore key highlights and deepen your understanding of Karana's journey.
