Won-a-pa-lei planned to build her house_______

on the headland near the sea elephants

anywhere away from the headland

on the headland near the sea elephants

Island Of The Blue Dolphins Chapters 11-15

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1.

Won-a-pa-lei planned to build her house_______
- A.
  
  Anywhere away from the headland
- B.
  
  On the headland near the sea elephants
- C.
  
  In a cave
- D.
  
  Near the ravine
Correct Answer
B. On the headland near the sea elephants

Explanation
The correct answer is "on the headland near the sea elephants." This answer suggests that Won-a-pa-lei planned to build her house in close proximity to the sea elephants. This could imply that she either wanted to be near these animals for personal reasons or that she believed building her house near them would be beneficial in some way.

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2.

The first thing Won-a-pa-lei did before starting on her house was to make___________
- A.
  
  A birdcage
- B.
  
  A cormorant skirt
- C.
  
  A fence
- D.
  
  A basket for carrying water
Correct Answer
C. A fence

Explanation
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.

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3.

To work at night on her weapons the girl needed light. To make light she used________
- A.
  
  Kelp
- B.
  
  Sai-sai
- C.
  
  Candles
- D.
  
  Moonlight
Correct Answer
B. Sai-sai

Explanation
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.

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4.

The sea elephants had a big fight. The winner was_______
- A.
  
  The old sea elephant
- B.
  
  The cow
- C.
  
  The young sea elephant
- D.
  
  The calf
Correct Answer
C. The young sea elephant

Explanation
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.

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5.

The girl hurt her leg at the sea elephant fight. How many days did it take to get well?
- A.
  
  One
- B.
  
  Three
- C.
  
  Five
- D.
  
  Eleven
Correct Answer
C. Five

Explanation
The correct answer is five because it implies that it took the girl five days to recover from her leg injury.

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6.

The leader of the wild dogs had_______
- A.
  
  Gray eyes
- B.
  
  Green eyes
- C.
  
  Brown eyes
- D.
  
  Yellow eyes
Correct Answer
D. Yellow eyes

Explanation
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.

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7.

In the wild dog cave the girl found four gray pups with a dog that was_________
- A.
  
  Brown
- B.
  
  Black
- C.
  
  Gray
- D.
  
  White
Correct Answer
B. Black

Explanation
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.

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8.

The girl named her new dog______________
- A.
  
  Dog
- B.
  
  Rusty
- C.
  
  Rontu
- D.
  
  Mon-a-nee
Correct Answer
C. Rontu

Explanation
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.

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9.

To make good spear points, the girl needed tusk-like teeth from_______
- A.
  
  Dolphins
- B.
  
  Whales
- C.
  
  Sea elephants
- D.
  
  Foxes
Correct Answer
C. Sea elephants

Explanation
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.

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10.

There was a legend among the people of the tribe that the island had once been covered with_______
- A.
  
  Tall trees
- B.
  
  Evergreens
- C.
  
  Toyon bushes
- D.
  
  Stunted trees
Correct Answer
A. Tall trees

Explanation
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.

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Island Of The Blue Dolphins Chapters 11-15

Won-a-pa-lei planned to build her house_______

The first thing Won-a-pa-lei did before starting on her house was to make___________

To work at night on her weapons the girl needed light. To make light she used________

The sea elephants had a big fight. The winner was_______

The girl hurt her leg at the sea elephant fight. How many days did it take to get well?

The leader of the wild dogs had_______

In the wild dog cave the girl found four gray pups with a dog that was_________

The girl named her new dog______________

To make good spear points, the girl needed tusk-like teeth from_______

There was a legend among the people of the tribe that the island had once been covered with_______