Aleut Conflict and Payment Dynamics

In Chapter Four of 'Island of the Blue Dolphins', the Aleuts prepare to leave the island amidst an impending storm. Tensions rise as Captain Orlov fails to pay the tribe for otter pelts, leading to a conflict. A battle ensues on the beach, resulting in significant losses for the tribe. The chapter concludes with the tribe mourning their losses and reflecting on the events.

What was the weather like when the Aleuts left the island?

• Snowy and cold

• Sunless with deep waves

• Cloudy with light rain

• Sunny and calm

Why did the tribe hurry toward Coral Cove?

• To welcome the Aleuts

• To confront Captain Orlov about payment

• To celebrate a festival

• To go fishing

Where did the women hide as the men approached the beach?

• In the caves

• On the ship

• Among the brush on the cliff

• In the village

What were the Aleuts doing with the otter pelts?

• Burning them

• Selling them to another tribe

• Burying them

• Loading them onto a boat

What did Captain Orlov offer as payment for the otter pelts?

• Food supplies

• Iron tools

• Necklaces

• Gold coins

What was the chief's reaction to the offered payment?

• He was indifferent

• He was pleased

• He was dissatisfied

• He was excited

What did Captain Orlov do when the chief demanded more chests?

• He agreed immediately

• He ignored the request

• He ordered the hunters to load the pelts

• He left the island

What happened to the chief during the conflict?

• He was unharmed

• He was injured

• He was captured

• He fled the scene

What was the outcome of the battle?

• The battle ended in a truce

• The tribe suffered losses and the Aleuts retreated

• The Aleuts were captured

• The tribe won decisively