Island Of The Blue Dolphins Chapters 1-4

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1. How did Ramo die?

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Ramo died because he was attacked and killed by wild dogs.

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Island Of The Blue Dolphins Quizzes & Trivia

The Island of the Blue Dolphins is a Children's novel written by American writer Scott O'Dell. The story revolves around a girl who survived for years on an... see moreisland, which is based on a real-life incident. This quiz has been created to test your knowledge about Chapter 1-4 of the novel. Read the questions carefully and answer. So, let's try out the quiz. All the best! see less

2. Who/What came to the island in a canoe?

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The Aleuts came to the island in a canoe.

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3. Why did Karana jump off the ship?

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Karana jumped off the ship because her brother Ramo had been left behind. This suggests that she cares deeply for her brother and couldn't bear the thought of leaving him alone.

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4. Who was the first chief of Ghalas-at?

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Chief Chowig is the correct answer because he was the first chief of Ghalas-at. The question asks for the first chief, and out of the given options, Chief Chowig is the only one mentioned as the first chief. Therefore, he is the correct answer.

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5. Why is Karana's goal to kill the wild dogs?

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Karana's goal to kill the wild dogs is driven by her anger and grief over the death of her brother Ramo. The wild dogs are responsible for killing Ramo, which has deeply affected Karana. Seeking revenge, she is determined to eliminate the wild dogs as a way to avenge her brother's death and find closure for herself.

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6. What is Karana's real name?

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7. Why did the women have to start doing the men's work on the island?

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Most of the men had been killed in the battle with the Russian and the Aleuts. This suggests that the women had to start doing the men's work on the island because there were not enough men left to do it. With a significant portion of the male population gone, the women had to step in and take on the responsibilities traditionally assigned to men in order to ensure that the necessary work was still being done.

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8. What Did Ramo think the sea was?

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Ramo thought the sea was like a stone without scratches. This implies that Ramo perceived the sea as being smooth and flawless, without any imperfections or blemishes. The comparison to a stone without scratches suggests a sense of purity and perfection in Ramo's perception of the sea.

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9. Why did Ramo go back to the island from the ship?

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Ramo went back to the island from the ship to retrieve his spear. This suggests that his spear was important to him, possibly for hunting or self-defense purposes. It implies that Ramo prioritized the retrieval of his spear over staying on the ship or any other reasons mentioned in the options.

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10. How did the villagers get so much white bass?

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The correct answer is "The fish were swimming away from killer whales and grounded themselves on the island." This explanation suggests that the villagers were able to obtain a large quantity of white bass because the fish were fleeing from killer whales and ended up getting trapped or stranded on the island. This implies that the villagers were able to easily catch the fish since they were already in close proximity.

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11. This book is based on the true story of a girl who was stranded on an island as long as Karana was on the Island of the Blue Dolphins. What is the name of the island she was stranded on?

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The correct answer is San Nicholas. This book is based on the true story of a girl who was stranded on San Nicholas Island, similar to Karana's experience on the Island of the Blue Dolphins.

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12. How long was Karana on the Island of the Blue Dolphins?

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Karana was on the Island of the Blue Dolphins for eighteen years. This is evident from the information provided in the question.

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How did Ramo die?
Who/What came to the island in a canoe?
Why did Karana jump off the ship?
Who was the first chief of Ghalas-at?
Why is Karana's goal to kill the wild dogs?
What is Karana's real name?
Why did the women have to start doing the men's work on the...
What Did Ramo think the sea was?
Why did Ramo go back to the island from the ship?
How did the villagers get so much white bass?
This book is based on the true story of a girl who was stranded on an...
How long was Karana on the Island of the Blue Dolphins?
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