Island of the Blue Dolphins Chapters 21-25 Quiz

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What did Karana do during the winter?

She looked for pebbles for her earrings that would match the necklace Tutok gave her.

What did Karana find when she returned to the cave to get the last of her things? What did she do?

She found a black necklace but she left it alone.

Where do the otters go in the summer now? Why?

They went to the island where the cormorants live because they knew hunters come at that time of year.

Which of the Aleuts was Karana most afraid of?

The girl. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Aleut hunters leave behind? What did Karana do?

They left wounded otters so she killed them and put them out of their misery. Signup and view all the answers

The last time Karana went to Tall Rock, what did she discover?

The Aleuts had returned. Signup and view all the answers

What two events happened at the end of the summer?

Rontu died, and the otters don't leave the kelp beds. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Karana go to live now that the Aleuts were gone?

She moved back to the house on the headlands. Signup and view all the answers

Who did Karana meet again while fishing one day? What did she discover about him?

She met the otter she had nursed, Mon-a-nee, and she found out it was a she. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the Aleuts did Karana meet? What did Karana do because of this? Why?

Tutok, she went to the west side of the island, scared. Signup and view all the answers

What did she discover at her house?

She discovered 3 whale bones were missing. Signup and view all the answers

After the Aleuts left, how did Karana feel?

Sad because Tutok left, but happy because of her freedom. Signup and view all the answers

What did Karana do to keep busy at the cave?

She made a cormorant skirt. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Aleut girl's name?

Tutok. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Karana go when the Aleuts showed up?

The cave on the west side of the island. Signup and view all the answers

How many summers have passed at the beginning of chapter 20?

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What has Karana stopped doing?

Stopped counting the months. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Karana's Winter Activities

Karana searched for matching pebbles to create earrings that complemented her necklace received from Tutok.

Discovering the Cave

Upon returning to her cave for her belongings, Karana found a black necklace but chose to leave it untouched.

Otter Summer Migration

In summer, otters relocated to an island inhabited by cormorants, anticipating the arrival of hunters.

Fear of the Aleuts

Karana harbored fear towards a specific Aleut.

Consequences of Hunting

The Aleut hunters left behind wounded otters, prompting Karana to end their suffering by killing them.

Return of the Aleuts

During her last visit to Tall Rock, Karana discovered that the Aleuts had come back.

Events at Summer's End

The demise of Rontu and the otters’ decision to stay close to the kelp beds marked significant events at the end of summer.

Return to the Headlands

After the Aleuts departed, Karana returned to reside in the house on the headlands.

Reunion with Mon-a-nee

While fishing, Karana encountered the otter she had nursed back to health, realizing it was a female.

Encounter with Tutok

Karana met the Aleut girl, Tutok, on the west side of the island, feeling scared following this encounter.

Missing Whale Bones

At her home, Karana discovered that three whale bones were missing, indicating potential disturbance.

Emotional State Post-Aleuts

After the Aleuts left, Karana felt a mix of sadness due to Tutok's departure and happiness from her regained freedom.

Crafting for Occupation

To keep herself busy in the cave, Karana made a skirt from cormorant feathers.

Tutok's Identity

The Aleut girl's name was Tutok.

Hiding from Aleuts

In response to the Aleuts' arrival, Karana retreated to a cave on the island's west side for safety.

Passage of Time

By the beginning of chapter 20, two summers had passed since the events commenced.

Change in Routine

Karana had ceased counting the months, indicating a shift in her daily life and focus.

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Description

Test your knowledge of chapters 21 to 25 of 'Island of the Blue Dolphins' with these flashcard questions. This quiz focuses on key events and details found in the specified chapters. See how well you remember Karana's adventures during the winter and her discoveries.