Questions and Answers
Why had the wild dogs grown bolder?
Karana believed it was because of their leader, the one with the big yellow eyes.
Where does Karana believe the leader of the wild dogs came from?
He came from the Aleuts and he was left behind.
What does Karana do at the hill near the cave?
She puts brush by the opening of the cave and sets it on fire to kill the dogs when they come out of the cave.
When the leader of the wild dogs finally appears, what does Karana do?
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Where did she find him?
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What does Karana do with the leader of the wild dogs?
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Why did Karana sleep at the rock that night?
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How many days does Karana sleep at the rock instead of in her house?
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What does Karana name the leader of the wild dogs?
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What does the name Rontu mean in her language?
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Study Notes
Wild Dogs and Their Leader
- Wild dogs became bolder due to their new leader with distinctive big yellow eyes.
- Karana attributes the leader's origin to the Aleuts, suggesting he was abandoned.
Karana's Actions
- At the hill near her cave, Karana uses brushwood to block the entrance and sets it ablaze to exterminate the dogs upon their emergence.
- When the leader appears, she shoots him in the chest with an arrow.
Discovery and Aftermath
- The injured leader of the wild dogs, later named Rontu, is discovered by Karana at the base of the rocks.
- She carries Rontu to the headland for safety and further care.
Fear and Precautions
- That night, Karana opts to sleep on the rocks, driven by fear of potential attacks from the wild dogs.
- She continues to sleep on the rocks for a duration of four nights instead of returning home.
Naming and Meaning
- Karana names the leader of the wild dogs Rontu, which translates to "fox eyes" in her language.
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