Island of the Blue Dolphins Chapters 1-4

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What is a simile?

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Provide an example of a simile from 'Island of the Blue Dolphins'.

Back

Karana describes the Aleut ship as 'a small shell afloat on the sea'.

Front

Who is Ramo in 'Island of the Blue Dolphins'?

Back

Ramo is a little boy who is described as 'as quick as a cricket'.

Front

What is the antonym of 'start'?

Back

The antonym of 'start' is 'cease', which means to stop.

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What does 'conceal' mean?

Back

To conceal means to hide something from view.

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Who is Chief Chowig?

Back

Chief Chowig is Karana's father and the leader of the tribe.

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What is the main theme of the first four chapters of 'Island of the Blue Dolphins'?

Back

The main theme is survival and the connection to nature.

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What does the term 'Aleuts' refer to in the story?

Back

The Aleuts are a group of people who come to the island to hunt sea otters.

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What is the significance of the sea in 'Island of the Blue Dolphins'?

Back

The sea is a source of life and sustenance for Karana and her people.

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What does 'intruder' mean?

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An intruder is someone who enters a place without permission.