Exploring Chapter 4 of Island of the Blue Dolphins

The Aleuts prepare to leave the island as a storm approaches. Captain Orlov negotiates with the tribe over otter pelts, but tensions rise when the tribe feels cheated. A battle ensues, resulting in significant losses for the tribe. The Aleuts retreat to their ship, leaving the tribe to mourn their losses and reflect on the events.

What natural event was approaching the island as the Aleuts prepared to leave?

• A volcanic eruption

• A hurricane

• An earthquake

• A storm

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Where did the women of the tribe hide as the men moved towards the beach?

• Behind the rocks

• Among the brush on the cliff

• In the village

• In the caves

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What was Captain Orlov's initial offer for one otter pelt?

• Two strings of beads

• One string of beads and one iron spearhead

• One iron spearhead

• One string of beads

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What did the tribe's leader demand before allowing the Aleuts to take the otter pelts?

• A peace treaty

• More chests of beads

• Food supplies

• More weapons

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What did Captain Orlov do when the battle started?

• He hid in the caves

• He negotiated with the tribe

• He retreated to the ship

• He fought alongside his men

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What happened to the tribe's leader during the confrontation?

• He was captured

• He was killed

• He escaped

• He was wounded but survived

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

How did the Aleuts react when the tribe's leader blocked their path?

• They retreated

• They attacked him

• They ignored him

• They negotiated

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What did the tribe's women do during the battle?

• They fought alongside the men

• They ran to the village

• They threw rocks from the cliff

• They hid in the caves

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did the tribe believe weakened their leader during the fight?

• His old age

• His secret name being revealed

• Lack of weapons

• The storm

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What did the Aleuts do after the battle?

• They hid in the caves

• They negotiated peace

• They retreated to their ship

• They continued fighting

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9