Island Of The Blue Dolphins Chapters 1-4

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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 island, 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!

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1.

Who/What came to the island in a canoe?
- A.
  
  Cracatoas
- B.
  
  A Beast
- C.
  
  The Aleuts
- D.
  
  The Main Charicter's Brother Ramo
Correct Answer
C. The Aleuts

Explanation
The Aleuts came to the island in a canoe.

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2.

What Did Ramo think the sea was?
- A.
  
  A stone without scratches
- B.
  
  A stiched blue quilt
- C.
  
  A Piece of superman's cape
Correct Answer
A. A stone without scratches

Explanation
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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3.

Who was the first chief of Ghalas-at?
- A.
  
  Chief Chowig
- B.
  
  Chief Ramo
- C.
  
  Chief Mattasaip
- D.
  
  Chief Kimki
Correct Answer
A. Chief Chowig

Explanation
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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4.

Why is Karana's goal to kill the wild dogs?
- A.
  
  They stole her comorant skirt.
- B.
  
  She is upset because they killed her brother Ramo.
- C.
  
  They killed her whole village.
- D.
  
  They killed Nanko, whom she loved.
Correct Answer
B. She is upset because they killed her brother Ramo.

Explanation
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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5.

What is Karana's real name?
- A.
  
  Won-a-nee
- B.
  
  Tutok
- C.
  
  Mon-a-nee
- D.
  
  Won-a-pei-lai
Correct Answer
D. Won-a-pei-lai
6.

How did the villagers get so much white bass?
- A.
  
  The fish were swimming away from killer whales and grounded themselves on the island.
- B.
  
  The aleuts shared their fish with them
- C.
  
  They went out fishing every day.
- D.
  
  They built traps in the cove to catch them
Correct Answer
A. The fish were swimming away from killer whales and grounded themselves on the island.

Explanation
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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7.

Why did the women have to start doing the men's work on the island?
- A.
  
  The new chief decided that it would be a good idea.
- B.
  
  Most of the men had been killed in the battle with the Russian and the Aleuts
- C.
  
  There was just too much work for the men to do it all.
- D.
  
  The new chief hoped that the women would get mad and leave
Correct Answer
B. Most of the men had been killed in the battle with the Russian and the Aleuts

Explanation
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.

Why did Ramo go back to the island from the ship?
- A.
  
  He was afraid of boats.
- B.
  
  He had left his puppy behind and wanted him
- C.
  
  He went back to get his spear
- D.
  
  He got into an argument with Karana
Correct Answer
C. He went back to get his spear

Explanation
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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9.

Why did Karana jump off the ship?
- A.
  
  She wanted to go swimming.
- B.
  
  She had forgotten her favorite earrings.
- C.
  
  Her sister was not on the ship
- D.
  
  Ramo had been left behind.
Correct Answer
D. Ramo had been left behind.

Explanation
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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10.

How did Ramo die?
- A.
  
  The wild dogs killed him
- B.
  
  He fell out of the canoe and drowned.
- C.
  
  He ate poisonous berries
- D.
  
  A snake bit him
Correct Answer
A. The wild dogs killed him

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

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11.

How long was Karana on the Island of the Blue Dolphins?
- A.
  
  Seventeen years
- B.
  
  Nineteen years
- C.
  
  Sixteen years
- D.
  
  Eighteen years
Correct Answer
D. Eighteen years

Explanation
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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12.

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?
- A.
  
  Bermuda
- B.
  
  Mauna-Loa
- C.
  
  Bottlenose Dolphin Island
- D.
  
  San Nicholas
Correct Answer
D. San Nicholas

Explanation
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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Island Of The Blue Dolphins Chapters 1-4

Who/What came to the island in a canoe?

What Did Ramo think the sea was?

Who was the first chief of Ghalas-at?

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

What is Karana's real name?

How did the villagers get so much white bass?

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

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

Why did Karana jump off the ship?

How did Ramo die?

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

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?