Chapters 5 & 6: Island of the Blue Dolphins

Vocabulary: Match the vocabulary word to the correct definition.

• Someone that avoids work or responsibility

• Fared

• A narrow piece of land that projects from a coastline into the sea.

• Fateful

• To experience good or bad fortune

• Shirkers

• A small sea creature that can be eaten

• Abalones

• An event that often has disastrous consequences

• Headland

What has happened to the dogs that belonged to the villagers?

• All of the dogs have mysteriously disappeared

• The dogs left the village and have become wild dogs

• The dogs have been seen swimming away from the island

What are women asked to do now?

• The women are asked to help with hunting.

• The women are asked to cook meals.

• The women are asked to gather fruits.

• The women are asked to build shelters.

What do the men think of women helping with hunting?

• The men are angry with the women because they have taken their roles within the tribe. In Karana’s tribe, only men normally do the hunting.

• The men are pleased with the women for helping them in hunting.

• The men are indifferent to the women helping with hunting.

• The men encourage the women to take over all hunting activities.

Where does the new chief, Kimki, go?

• Kimki wants to explore the caves on the island

• Kimki wants to find the Aleuts and travel north with them

• Kimki wants to head east and find a new country for Karana’s tribe to live in

Kimki wants the tribe to move to a new land because:

• he believes it is safer.

• he wants to explore new territories.

• he is following a prophecy.

• he is seeking better resources.

Vocabulary: Match the vocabulary word to the correct definition.

• Strong and thick

• Stout

• To cover completely so that it can't be seen

• Stern

• Serious and disciplined

• Shrouded

• A mound or ridge of sand

• Dunes

• A plant with thick, spiky, sword like leaves

• Yucca

Karana’s people are watching for ____________ to come back:

• Kimki

• The Aleuts

• Both Kimki and the Aleuts

Karana’s people are afraid of the Aleuts. How does her tribe prepare for the Aleut’s return?

• They hide their food, and prepare to flee the island.

• They hold a council meeting.

• They prepare gifts for the Aleuts.

• They hide in the caves.

What color of sails are a sign of The Aleuts?

• Black

• Green

• Red

• White