Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch 11-15

Front

What material did Karana use to make the fence around her house?

Back

Karana used whale ribs to make the fence.

Front

What did Karana need to make a good spear?

Back

Karana needed the tusk-like teeth of a bull sea elephant to make a good spear.

Front

What action did Karana take when she found the leader of the wild dogs?

Back

Karana took the leader of the wild dogs home and nursed him.

Front

Why did Karana not choose one of the sites for her new home?

Back

Karana did not choose the site because it was a place near the sea elephants.

Front

What behavior did Karana observe in the bull sea elephants?

Back

Karana noticed that the bull sea elephants sat alone because they are bad tempered.

Front

What is the significance of whale ribs in Karana's survival?

Back

Whale ribs were used by Karana to construct a protective fence around her home.

Front

How did Karana's experiences with wild dogs change her perspective?

Back

Karana learned to care for the wild dogs, showing her compassion and ability to connect with animals.

Front

What does the tusk-like teeth of a bull sea elephant symbolize in the story?

Back

The tusk-like teeth symbolize strength and the resources Karana needed for survival.

Front

What challenges did Karana face when choosing a new home?

Back

Karana faced challenges such as the presence of wild dogs and sea elephants when choosing a new home.

Front

How does Karana's relationship with nature evolve throughout the story?

Back

Karana's relationship with nature evolves as she learns to use natural resources for her survival.