Narrator's Experiences with Rontu and Otters

The narrator reflects on life after the departure of the Aleuts, preparing for their potential return by gathering resources and making weapons. Observations of otter behavior and seasonal changes are noted, particularly the absence of otters who remember the hunters. The narrative shifts to the emotional account of Rontu's final days, his decline, and eventual passing. The narrator honors Rontu's memory by burying him with care, marking a poignant moment of loss and closure.

What did the narrator do to prepare for the possible return of the Aleuts?

• Built a new house

• Trained with the otters

• Made more weapons and stored them

• Planted more crops

Where did the narrator store her weapons?

• In a hidden box

• In a cave beneath the headland

• Under her bed

• In a tree

Why did the otter herd leave Coral Cove every summer?

• To find more food

• To migrate to a new home

• To avoid the summer heat

• To escape the danger of hunters

What change in behavior did the otter herd exhibit one summer?

• They started following the narrator

• They became more aggressive

• They stayed at Coral Cove

• They migrated to a new island

What did the narrator use to mark the passage of time?

• A calendar

• A sundial

• Marks on a pole

• Shells on the beach

Why did the narrator stop marking the moons?

• She ran out of space

• The marks became meaningless

• She forgot how to count

• The pole broke

What was Rontu's behavior before he passed away?

• He refused to eat

• He barked constantly

• He liked to lie in the sun

• He was very active

Where did the narrator find Rontu when he didn't return?

• Near the house

• In his old lair

• In the forest

• At the beach

What did the narrator do after Rontu passed away?

• She left the island

• She buried him on the headland

• She adopted another dog

• She built a memorial

What did the narrator place with Rontu in his grave?

• Sand flowers and a stick

• A bone

• A blanket

• A piece of her clothing