Since the villagers can't defend themselves against another attack, a plan is made to run away to Santa Catalina if the Aleuts return. Canoes and supplies are hidden on the rocks at the south end of the island just for this reason – a quick getaway.
One night, a watcher sees a ship on the water and raises the alarm
.
What were karanas people most concerned about?
Lesson Summary
Karana and the other people of her tribe are living in a very tense time. They are
worried that they will run out of water
, they are worried about their missing chief, and they are especially worried that the Aleuts will come back and finish them off.
What happens in Island of the Blue Dolphins Chapter 6?
Since the villagers can't defend themselves against another attack, a plan is made to run away to Santa Catalina if the Aleuts return. Canoes and supplies are hidden on the rocks at the south end of the island just for this reason – a quick getaway.
One night, a watcher sees a ship on the water and raises the alarm
.
What is Ghalas-at in Island of the Blue Dolphins?
The Ghalas-at is
the tribe to which the people on the Island of the Blue Dolphins belong
. The Russian captain who arrives with the Aleuts to hunt for sea otters at the beginning of the story.
What does Karana do at the end of the day in Chapter 17 of Island of the Blue Dolphins?
Karana
creates a fishing spear that she can throw from memory in order to catch a tasty devilfish for dinner
. When she is ready to use it, she looks for Rontu, because he normally goes to the beach with her, but he is gone.
What does Ulape put on her face before she leaves the island?
| Term Where does Ramo go when everyone is on their way to the ship? Definition Back to the village to get his spear. | Term What does Ulape put on her face before she leaves the island? Definition A mark that means she is unmarried . | Term What is Karana's brother's name? Definition Ramo |
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What happened in Chapter 7 of the Island of the Blue Dolphins?
Ulape puts a thin smear of blue clay across her nose to indicate that she's unmarried
. Nanko fusses at her to hurry up, and she teases him. Karana tells us that her sister is in love with Nanko. … As the villagers head for the ship, Ramo runs to his sister to tell her he needs to go back for his fishing spear.
Why does Kimki leave the island at the end of chapter 5?
Kimki decides to go alone to explore some lands to the east of the island to see if he can find a new home for them. He
takes a large canoe filled with abalones and tunas and paddles away
, leaving the tribe wondering if he will make it safely and if he will be back.
How old is Ramo?
Ramo is a curious and mischievous
six-year-old boy
who is the proud informant of everything that happens on the island.
What did Kimki send to the island for the villagers?
At first, everyone worries that it is the otter hunters returning. It is a white man's ship, but it turns out that Kimki sent
the boat
to bring his people to the mainland. The villagers are relieved and many begin talking at once.
What happens when the Aleuts try to leave the island?
The
Aleuts break camp and prepare
to leave the island. Many of the villagers are killed, and the Aleuts escape back to their ship, leaving the chest and a few of the remaining otter pelts on the beach. …
Why did karanas father warn his people not to visit the Aleut camp?
Speaking of which, Karana's father warns the villagers not to visit the Aleuts' camp. He
says they're “not people who understand friendship”
(2.7).
How many years does Karana survive alone on the Island of the Blue Dolphins?
| First edition | Author Scott O'Dell | Pages 177 | ISBN 0-395-06962-9 | OCLC 225474 |
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Why didnt Karana stop the fight between Rontu and the two dogs?
Karana noticed Rontu was acting dpstrand when
the lack of dogs came by
. She let him out of the fence and he had not returned. … She stated that the fight was between Rontu and the other two dogs. Karana knew if she broke up the fight they would eventually fight again.
Why did the girl want to leave the island?
She wants to leave
because she wants to stay with the people she knows
. Unfortunately, Karana's brother doesn't make it to the boat on time, so Karana jumps into the water in order to stay on the island with her brother. Her brother then dies shortly after, and she is left on the island alone.
Why didn't Rontu Go Devil fishing with Karana?
In chapter 17, Karan goes devil fishing. Why doesn't Rontu go with her? …
Because Karan had to let him out of the fence because dogs were sniffing around.
