Island of the Blue Dolphins Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'gnawed' as used in 'Island of the Blue Dolphins'?

• Chewed

• Painted

• Built

• Destroyed

In 'Island of the Blue Dolphins', what does the word 'lair' refer to?

• A type of plant

• A hiding place for animals

• A kind of fish

• A traditional dance

Which word best describes the character Karana in 'Island of the Blue Dolphins'?

• Timid

• Brave

• Selfish

• Lazy

What does the word 'tide' mean in the context of 'Island of the Blue Dolphins'?

• A type of bird

• The rise and fall of the sea

• A kind of tree

• A traditional song

In 'Island of the Blue Dolphins', what is a 'cormorant'?

• A type of fish

• A sea bird

• A kind of tree

• A traditional boat

What does the word 'kelp' refer to in 'Island of the Blue Dolphins'?

• A type of seaweed

• A kind of rock

• A traditional dish

• A type of bird

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'solitude' as used in 'Island of the Blue Dolphins'?

• Loneliness

• Happiness

• Crowd

• Noise

What does the word 'barter' mean in the context of 'Island of the Blue Dolphins'?

• To sing

• To trade

• To swim

• To build

In 'Island of the Blue Dolphins', what does the word 'fleet' refer to?

• A group of ships

• A type of fish

• A kind of tree

• A traditional song

What is the meaning of 'abandon' as used in 'Island of the Blue Dolphins'?

• To leave behind

• To celebrate

• To build

• To paint