by vjohns
Step into the world of Karana, the brave girl who survives alone on an island in Scott O’Dell’s ‘Island of the Blue Dolphins’. This quiz will take you through her journey of resilience, resourcefulness, and discovery. Prove your expertise on this timeless tale and see how much you remember about Karana’s adventures and the lessons she learns. Good luck!
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Island of the Blue Dolphins Quiz Questions Overview
1. Who is the main character of ‘Island of the Blue Dolphins’?
Karana
Ramo
Tutok
Captain Orlov
2. What is the name of Karana’s brother?
Rontu
Ramo
Chowig
Nanko
3. Why do Karana and her brother get left behind on the island?
They were hiding
They missed the boat
They were asleep
They were exploring
4. What kind of animal is Rontu?
A sea otter
A fox
A dog
A dolphin
5. What does Karana use to build her shelter?
Wood and leaves
Whale bones and kelp
Stone and mud
Bamboo and vines
6. Who are the Aleuts in the story?
A neighboring tribe
Russian fur hunters
Spanish explorers
Karana’s relatives
7. What does Karana vow after her brother’s death?
To leave the island
To tame the wild dogs
To kill the wild dogs
To find a new family
8. How long does Karana live alone on the island?
5 years
10 years
18 years
25 years
9. What does Karana name the island?
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Island of the Wild Dogs
Island of the Sea Otters
Island of the Lone Woman
10. Who is Tutok in the story?
A sea otter
An Aleut girl
Karana’s sister
A Spanish explorer
11. What does Karana make from cormorant feathers?
A blanket
A skirt
A hat
A cape
12. What is the main theme of ‘Island of the Blue Dolphins’?
Adventure
Survival
Friendship
Betrayal
13. Why does Karana decide not to kill the wild dog leader?
She needs a companion
She realizes he is not a threat
She feels pity for him
She is afraid of him
14. What does Karana find in the Black Cave?
Gold
Skeletons
A hidden tribe
A treasure map
15. How does Karana finally leave the island?
She builds a raft
She swims
She is rescued by a ship
She waits for her tribe to return
16. What lesson does Karana learn by the end of the novel?
Trust no one
Nature is cruel
Compassion and resilience
Loneliness is unbearable
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