92 pages 3 hours read

Scott O'Dell

Island of the Blue Dolphins

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1960

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Multiple Choice

1. Which statement best illustrates the contrast between Karana and Ramo?

A) She is responsible, and he is mischievous.

B) She is courageous, and he is timid.

C) She is vain, and he is humble.

D) She is fearful, and he is optimistic.

2. Which of the following foreshadows Chief Chowig’s death?

A) He breaks his new spear.

B) He tells Captain Orlov his secret name.

C) He asks Karana to take care of Ramo.

D) He tells Karana not to worry about the otters.

3. Which statement best explains why Karana decides to stay on the island when the rest of her people leave?

A) She is afraid of leaving her home for an unknown destination.

B) She is determined to protect her younger brother.

C) She is confident that surviving alone on the island will be easy.

D) She is angry at the other villagers and wants to be alone.

4. Which is the most logical explanation for Karana’s decision to spare Rontu?

A) She realizes that Rontu is not responsible for her brother’s death.

B) She understands that the wild dogs are no longer dangerous.

C) She feels lonely and needs a friend.

D) She wants to defeat Rontu when he is at full strength.

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