Island Ch. 13 and 14

What were Karana's fears before going to hunt the sea elephants? Select ALL that apply.

• whether her weapons would even work because of her people's laws

• a sea elephant would turn on her

• if her weapons would pierce the animal's tough hide

• she'd have to fend off the wild dogs all the way home if she was injured

Why is it difficult for the mothers of the baby sea elephants to push them into the ocean?

What did Karana say the cow sea elephant looked like?

• a hippo

• an elephant

• a mouse

• a dog

What did Karana's father warn her about?

Did Karana hit the young bull? Why or why not?

What can we infer about the 'culture' of sea elephants based on the battle?

Why is Karana unable to leave her house?

• It is surrounded by the wild dogs.

• She is deathly ill from bad shellfish.

• She has a badly injured leg and cannot walk.

• There was a terrible storm on the island.

What does Karana take with her to the spring?

• Her basket for water

• Her weapons

• Food

• All of the above

Why did Karana leave her bow and arrows behind?

How long does she stay in the cave?