Island Of The Blue Dolphins Chapter 16 Test

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Why did Karana decide NOT to use the cave as a safe place should the Aleuts return?
- A.
  
  It was stored with food and water
- B.
  
  It was surrounded by thick brush cand could only be reached by the mouth of the ravine
- C.
  
  The Aleuts knew about the cave and might come looking for her
- D.
  
  The Aleuts did not know about the spring as they used another one near where they camped
Correct Answer
C. The Aleuts knew about the cave and might come looking for her

Explanation
Karana decided not to use the cave as a safe place because the Aleuts knew about the cave and might come looking for her.

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She decides to make another canoe because
- A.
  
  She cannot find the hidden ones
- B.
  
  The old ones are dried out and cracked
- C.
  
  The one she abandoned on the sandspit had washed out to sea
- D.
  
  She needed a smaller one she could handle by herself
Correct Answer
D. She needed a smaller one she could handle by herself

Explanation
The correct answer is that she needed a smaller canoe that she could handle by herself. This suggests that the previous canoes were too large or heavy for her to manage alone.

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3.

When Karana finished the canoe
- A.
  
  She was not able to move it into the water
- B.
  
  It was more beautiful than any of the others
- C.
  
  It leaked
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
D. None of the above

Explanation
The given options do not provide a plausible explanation for why Karana was not able to move the canoe into the water despite it being more beautiful than the others and leaking. Therefore, the correct answer is "None of the above".

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Karana knew when Rontu did not understood what she said because
- A.
  
  he would always bark
- B.
  
  He would nudge her with his nose
- C.
  
  Move his head from one side to the other
- D.
  
  She could not tell
Correct Answer
C. Move his head from one side to the other

Explanation
Karana knew when Rontu did not understand what she said because he would move his head from one side to the other. This behavior indicates confusion or uncertainty in dogs. Barking and nudging with his nose are not mentioned as signs of not understanding, and the statement "she could not tell" implies that there is a clear observable behavior indicating Rontu's lack of comprehension.

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________________________ is considered the best food in all the seas.
- A.
  
  Devilfish
- B.
  
  Sea Bass
- C.
  
  Sea Elephants
- D.
  
  Abalone
Correct Answer
A. Devilfish

Explanation
Devilfish is considered the best food in all the seas.

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Karana is no longer lonely because
- A.
  
  She loves the island
- B.
  
  All the wildlife
- C.
  
  Rontu
- D.
  
  Seh remembers all of the good times in the past
Correct Answer
C. Rontu

Explanation
Karana is no longer lonely because of Rontu. Rontu is a dog that Karana forms a deep bond with on the island. Rontu becomes her companion and source of comfort, providing her with companionship and love. With Rontu by her side, Karana no longer feels lonely and is able to find happiness and solace in their relationship.

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Devilfish have
- A.
  
  Poisonous teeth
- B.
  
  Use black ink to escape
- C.
  
  Are hamless to dogs
- D.
  
  Grow no bigger than a cat
Correct Answer
B. Use black ink to escape

Explanation
Devilfish use black ink to escape. This is a defense mechanism employed by devilfish to confuse and distract predators. When threatened, devilfish release a cloud of black ink into the water, creating a smokescreen that obstructs the predator's vision and allows the devilfish to quickly swim away and evade capture. This adaptation enables devilfish to protect themselves and increase their chances of survival in the wild.

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Devilfish are
- A.
  
  Just a stupid fish
- B.
  
  Deadly to eat
- C.
  
  Able to think and make decisions
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Able to think and make decisions

Explanation
Devilfish being able to think and make decisions is the correct answer because it implies that devilfish possess a level of intelligence and cognitive abilities. This suggests that they are not just ordinary fish, but rather have the capability to process information, evaluate options, and make choices based on their understanding of the environment or situation. This distinguishes them from being considered "just a stupid fish" or simply being deadly to eat.

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Karana felt the cave was a great discovery because
- A.
  
  It was close to her house
- B.
  
  There was a shelf upon which she could store the canoe
- C.
  
  The devilfish would protect the canoe
- D.
  
  Both A & B
- E.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. Both A & B

Explanation
Karana felt the cave was a great discovery because it was close to her house and there was a shelf upon which she could store the canoe. Both of these factors made the cave convenient for her and allowed her to easily access and protect her canoe.

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Karana through her spear into the devilfish
- A.
  
  From the canoe
- B.
  
  Did not throw it because Rontu was in the way
- C.
  
  When he was hiding in the black cloud
- D.
  
  Did not throw it because she knew he had moved
Correct Answer
D. Did not throw it because she knew he had moved

Explanation
Karana did not throw her spear into the devilfish because she knew he had moved. This suggests that Karana was aware of the devilfish's change in position and decided not to throw the spear in order to avoid missing her target. It implies that Karana was a skilled and strategic hunter, choosing not to waste her throw on a target that had already moved.

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Island Of The Blue Dolphins Chapter 16 Test

Why did Karana decide NOT to use the cave as a safe place should the Aleuts return?

She decides to make another canoe because

When Karana finished the canoe

Karana knew when Rontu did not understood what she said because

________________________ is considered the best food in all the seas.

Karana is no longer lonely because

Devilfish have

Devilfish are

Karana felt the cave was a great discovery because

Karana through her spear into the devilfish