Island Of The Blue Dolphins Chapters 1-5
The students will answer comprehension questions for Chapters 1-5 in Island of the Blue Dolphins. Using information gained from reading the chapters, answer the following questions.
- 1.
Why did only Karana's father speak to the Russian?
- A.
He was the first to reach them.
- B.
He was the chief of the tribe.
- C.
Unlike the others, he was not afraid to speak to them.
- D.
He lost at Rock-Paper-Scissors
Correct Answer
B. He was the chief of the tribe.Explanation
Karana's father spoke to the Russian because he was the chief of the tribe. As the leader, it was his responsibility to communicate with outsiders and make decisions on behalf of the tribe. This role likely required him to be confident and unafraid when interacting with unfamiliar people or situations. Therefore, unlike the others, he had the authority and courage to approach and speak to the Russian.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How does Karana describe her brother Ramo's eyes?
- A.
They were black like midnight.
- B.
They were dreamy.
- C.
They were black like a lizard's eyes.
- D.
They were green as the Emerald Sea.
Correct Answer
C. They were black like a lizard's eyes.Explanation
Karana describes her brother Ramo's eyes as "black like a lizard's eyes." This comparison suggests that his eyes were dark and possibly had a reptilian quality to them. The use of this simile helps to create a vivid image in the reader's mind and adds to the overall description of Ramo's appearance.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What reason did the Russian give Karana's father for coming to the island?
- A.
To search for hidden treasures.
- B.
To search for wild dogs to take back to native country.
- C.
To hunt for deer, turkey, and beavers that inhabit the island.
- D.
To hunt for sea otters.
Correct Answer
D. To hunt for sea otters.Explanation
The Russian gave Karana's father the reason for coming to the island as hunting for sea otters.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Why is the book called Island of the Blue Dolphin?
- A.
The shape of the island is like a dolphin.
- B.
The Russians named it when they came to hunt dolphins.
- C.
Karana and her brother liked dolphins, so they named it.
Correct Answer
A. The shape of the island is like a dolpHin.Explanation
The book is called "Island of the Blue Dolphin" because the shape of the island resembles that of a dolphin.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Why didn't the islanders make friends with the hunters?
- A.
They had troubles in the past with visitors.
- B.
They could not understand the language.
- C.
They did not like the food they brought to the feast.
- D.
There were too many to befriend.
Correct Answer
A. They had troubles in the past with visitors.Explanation
The islanders didn't make friends with the hunters because they had troubles in the past with visitors. This suggests that the islanders had negative experiences or conflicts with previous visitors, which made them hesitant to form friendships with the hunters. The phrase "troubles in the past" implies that there were issues or problems that occurred in previous interactions with visitors, leading to a lack of trust or reluctance to make friends.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What was the good fortune that befell the islanders?
- A.
A school of white bass
- B.
A pod of dolphins
- C.
A herd of deer
- D.
A pack of wild dogs
Correct Answer
A. A school of white bassExplanation
The good fortune that befell the islanders was the arrival of a school of white bass. This suggests that the islanders were able to benefit from the abundance of fish, which could provide a valuable food source and potentially improve their overall well-being.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Why didn't Karana watch the Aleuts hunt sea otters?
- A.
She was busy picking ginger.
- B.
She was helping her brother gather wood.
- C.
She was watching the lady islanders make jewelry.
- D.
She was a friend to the otters, and did not like seeing them hurt.
Correct Answer
D. She was a friend to the otters, and did not like seeing them hurt.Explanation
Karana didn't watch the Aleuts hunt sea otters because she considered herself a friend to the otters and didn't want to see them get hurt. This suggests that Karana had a compassionate and protective attitude towards the otters, which made her unable to witness their harm.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Why were the islanders working on the log that washed ashore?
- A.
They were chopping the wood to make fires.
- B.
They were making canoes from the wood,
- C.
They were splitting the wood to help build their shelters.
- D.
They were helping the Russians repair their boats.
Correct Answer
B. They were making canoes from the wood,Explanation
The islanders were working on the log that washed ashore because they were making canoes from the wood.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Why were the islanders concerned about the Aleut hunters leaving the island?
- A.
They were afraid they would leave without paying .
- B.
They were afraid they would leave without them.
- C.
They were afraid they would leave the island without cleaning up.
- D.
They were afraid they would leave without saying good-bye.
Correct Answer
A. They were afraid they would leave without paying .Explanation
The islanders were concerned about the Aleut hunters leaving the island without paying because they had provided their services or goods to the hunters and expected to be compensated. If the hunters left without paying, it would mean a loss for the islanders and could potentially disrupt their economy.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Why wouldn't the chief agree to Captain Orlov's offer at first?
- A.
He felt the Captain was trying to trick him.
- B.
He wanted the Captain to give him one chest, instead of three.
- C.
He wanted the Captain to give him three chests, instead of one.
- D.
He was not sure what was in the chests.
Correct Answer
C. He wanted the Captain to give him three chests, instead of one.Explanation
The chief initially refused Captain Orlov's offer because he wanted the Captain to give him three chests instead of just one.Rate this question:
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- 11.
How did the chief try to get a fair deal?
- A.
He kept the sea otter pelts until the Aleuts delivered the chest.
- B.
He had one Aleut stay back until the chest was delivered.
- C.
He drew straws with Captain Orlov to see who would echange first.
- D.
He let one person from his tribe choose a chest.
Correct Answer
A. He kept the sea otter pelts until the Aleuts delivered the chest.Explanation
The chief tried to get a fair deal by keeping the sea otter pelts until the Aleuts delivered the chest. This ensured that the Aleuts fulfilled their part of the agreement before receiving their payment. By holding onto the pelts, the chief had leverage and ensured that the trade was conducted fairly and both parties upheld their end of the deal.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What was the myth that islanders believed lessened the chief's power?
- A.
If it rained during his ceremony.
- B.
If he wore red during battle.
- C.
If he spoke his real name.
- D.
If he caught a sea otter while out fishing with the tribe.
Correct Answer
C. If he spoke his real name.Explanation
The myth that islanders believed was that if the chief spoke his real name, it would lessen his power. This suggests that the chief's real name held some kind of supernatural or mystical significance, and revealing it would result in a loss of authority or control. The belief in this myth likely served to maintain the chief's aura of mystery and power, as well as to discourage anyone from attempting to challenge or undermine his authority.Rate this question:
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- 13.
How many islanders were slain after the battle?
- A.
15
- B.
27
- C.
42
- D.
6
Correct Answer
B. 27Explanation
After the battle, a total of 27 islanders were slain.Rate this question:
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- 14.
How did the role of the women change after the battle?
- A.
They had to cook less food.
- B.
They had to start teaching the young children how to speak Russian.
- C.
They had to start doing more work to make up for the islanders killed in the battle.
- D.
They had to start hunting wild dogs.
Correct Answer
C. They had to start doing more work to make up for the islanders killed in the battle.Explanation
After the battle, the role of women changed as they had to take on more work to compensate for the loss of islanders in the battle. This implies that women had to fulfill additional responsibilities and tasks to make up for the manpower shortage caused by the casualties.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Why were the islanders unhappy?
- A.
They were sad from all of the memories.
- B.
They did not like living with the Russians.
- C.
They did not like having to build new homes.
- D.
They were scared of the wild dogs.
Correct Answer
A. They were sad from all of the memories.Explanation
The islanders were unhappy because they were sad from all of the memories. This suggests that the islanders had experienced some sort of traumatic event or loss that caused them to feel sadness and unhappiness. The memories associated with this event were likely painful and difficult for them to cope with, leading to their unhappiness.Rate this question:
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- 16.
How do you like the story so far?
- 17.
What new challenges are the islanders having to face?
- 18.
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- 19.
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