Island Of The Blue Dolphins Chapters 16-20

Won-a-pa-lei was no longer lonely because she could talk to Rontu. Rontu was likely a companion or friend to Won-a-pa-lei, providing her with the ability to communicate and alleviate her feelings of loneliness.

Won-a-pa-lei kept watching for the Red Aleut ship because she wanted to move quickly to another cave.

Won-a-pa-lei kept watching for the white man's ship because she wanted to join her people, especially her sister. This suggests that Won-a-pa-lei was separated from her people and sister, and she eagerly awaited the arrival of the white man's ship in hopes of reuniting with them.

Devilfish are dangerous because they have long arms that can wrap around you. These arms can potentially immobilize or suffocate their prey, making them a threat to humans who may encounter them.

Won-a-pa-lei believed that devilfish was the best food in the sea.

The correct answer is that the devilfish ejects a black cloud of liquid in the water when he is attacked because he wants to hide. When the devilfish releases the cloud of black ink, it creates a smokescreen effect that confuses and distracts potential predators, allowing the devilfish to escape and hide from its attackers.

The cormorants roosted at Tall Rock because it is a suitable location for them to rest and nest. Cormorants are known to prefer rocky areas near water bodies, and Tall Rock provides a high vantage point for them to spot prey and escape from predators. Additionally, the rocky surface of Tall Rock allows the cormorants to easily grip and perch. Therefore, it is likely that the cormorants chose Tall Rock as their roosting spot.

Rontu and Won-a-pa-lei saw about two dozen figures on a ledge in the Black Cave. These figures were dressed in gull feathers.

After Rontu won the fight with the two wild dogs, he put his head back and howled standing on a grassy mound of shellfish shells. This suggests that the grassy mound of shellfish shells was a significant location for Rontu, possibly serving as a territorial marker or a place of importance within his environment. Standing on this mound and howling could be a display of dominance or a way for Rontu to communicate his victory to others in the area.

Scallops grow on floating kelp because they attach themselves to the kelp plants using byssal threads. These threads allow the scallops to remain suspended in the water column, where they can filter feed on plankton and other small organisms. The kelp provides a stable and nutrient-rich environment for the scallops to thrive. This symbiotic relationship benefits both the scallops and the kelp, as the scallops gain protection and a food source, while the kelp receives additional nutrients from the scallop waste.