Island of the Blue Dolphins Chapters 1-8

Front

What did the Aleuts come to the island for?

Back

To hunt for sea otter.

Front

How old is Karana at the beginning of the story?

Back

12 years old.

Front

Why did the villagers watch the Aleuts closely?

Back

They didn't trust them.

Front

What shape did Karana say the island resembled?

Back

A fish sunning itself.

Front

What is a spring?

Back

Natural water from an underground lake.

Front

Who is the main character in 'Island of the Blue Dolphins'?

Back

Karana.

Front

What type of animal did the Aleuts hunt on the island?

Back

Sea otters.

Front

What is the setting of 'Island of the Blue Dolphins'?

Back

An island off the coast of California.

Front

What does Karana do when her brother is taken by the Aleuts?

Back

She decides to stay on the island.

Front

What is the significance of the island to Karana?

Back

It is her home and where she has grown up.