Island Of The Blue Dolphins Chapters 11-15
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Won-a-pa-lei planned to build her house_______
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Anywhere away from the headland
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On the headland near the sea elephants
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In a cave
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Near the ravine
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This quiz covers key events and actions from chapters 11-15 of 'Island of the Blue Dolphins', focusing on Won-a-pa-lei's survival strategies and interactions.
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The first thing Won-a-pa-lei did before starting on her house was to make___________
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A birdcage
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A cormorant skirt
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A fence
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A basket for carrying water
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A. A fenceExplanation
Before starting on her house, Won-a-pa-lei made a fence. A fence is commonly built as a boundary or enclosure to protect a specific area. In the context of building a house, a fence can serve multiple purposes such as marking the property boundaries, providing security and privacy, and keeping out unwanted animals or intruders. It is a practical and essential step in the construction process to establish a clear and defined space for the house.Rate this question:
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To work at night on her weapons the girl needed light. To make light she used________
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Kelp
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Sai-sai
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Candles
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Moonlight
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A. Sai-saiExplanation
The girl needed light to work on her weapons at night. The correct answer is sai-sai because sai-sai is a type of traditional Japanese oil lamp that can provide light. The other options, such as kelp, candles, and moonlight, may not be suitable for providing enough light for her work.Rate this question:
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The sea elephants had a big fight. The winner was_______
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The old sea elephant
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The cow
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The young sea elephant
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The calf
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A. The young sea elephantExplanation
The young sea elephant is likely to be the winner of the fight because it is mentioned that the sea elephants had a big fight, implying that there was some sort of competition or conflict among them. Since the young sea elephant is strong and energetic, it is more likely to emerge as the winner compared to the old sea elephant, the cow, or the calf. However, without further context, it is difficult to provide a definitive explanation.Rate this question:
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The girl hurt her leg at the sea elephant fight. How many days did it take to get well?
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One
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Three
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Five
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Eleven
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A. FiveExplanation
The correct answer is five because it implies that it took the girl five days to recover from her leg injury.Rate this question:
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The leader of the wild dogs had_______
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Gray eyes
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Green eyes
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Brown eyes
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Yellow eyes
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A. Yellow eyesExplanation
The correct answer is yellow eyes. This suggests that the leader of the wild dogs is different from the rest of the pack, as yellow eyes are not a common eye color for dogs. This distinct feature could indicate the leader's dominance and authority within the group.Rate this question:
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In the wild dog cave the girl found four gray pups with a dog that was_________
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Brown
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Black
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Gray
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White
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A. BlackExplanation
The correct answer is black because the question states that the girl found four gray pups with a dog that was black. This suggests that the dog in the cave was black, while the pups were gray.Rate this question:
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The girl named her new dog______________
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Dog
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Rusty
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Rontu
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Mon-a-nee
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A. RontuExplanation
The girl named her new dog "Rontu". This is the correct answer because it is the only option given that is a name, whereas the other options are generic terms ("Dog") or unrelated names ("Rusty" and "Mon-a-nee"). Therefore, "Rontu" is the most likely choice for a name for the girl's new dog.Rate this question:
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To make good spear points, the girl needed tusk-like teeth from_______
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Dolphins
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Whales
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Sea elephants
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Foxes
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A. Sea elephantsExplanation
Sea elephants are known for their large tusks, which can be used to make spear points. Dolphins, whales, and foxes do not have tusks suitable for this purpose.Rate this question:
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There was a legend among the people of the tribe that the island had once been covered with_______
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Tall trees
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Evergreens
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Toyon bushes
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Stunted trees
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A. Tall treesExplanation
The correct answer is "tall trees" because the legend among the people of the tribe suggests that the island was previously filled with these types of trees. This implies that the island had a dense forest of tall trees at some point in the past.Rate this question:
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