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What kind of shellfish was Karana eating on the island?
Abalones
Why did Karana have to sleep on a rock high from the ground?
The wild dogs may attack her at night.
Why was Karana hesitant about making weapons?
It was forbidden for women of the tribe to make them; only men were aloowed to make them.
What color was the lid of the chest the Aleuts had brought shore?
black
TRUE or FALSE? Karana was hesitant to make weapons but on the seventh night the wild dog returned she made up her mind to make them.
FALSE; Third night!
TRUE or FALSE? Karana killed a seal with a rock.
TRUE!
TRUE or FALSE? Trees are very scarce on the island.
TRUE!
After many attempts, Karana was able to make a bow and arrow. How did she carry her weapon?
She carried her weapon in a sling.
What did Karana put on the rock to make it more a comfortable bed?
She put dry seaweed on it.
TRUE or FALSE? The storm blew out of the south.
FALSE--north!
During the storm, Karana could not sleep on the rock. What did she keep going throughout the night for protection?
A fire.
How many wild dogs did Karana kill?
Three
TRUE or FALSE? Karana was able to find the canoes.
TRUE!
Can Karana speak with the dead?
No
What was the name of the medicine man who had power over the wind and the sea?
Zuma
TRUE or FALSE? When at dusk, the Island of the Blue Dolphins disappeared, Karana felt afraid.
TRUE!
