Island of the Blue Dolphins Comprehension

Is this your test? Login to manage it. If not, you can build an exam just like it.

This is a non-interactive preview of the quiz content.

1 point

Why are wild dogs important to the story?

They ate the meat from the whale bones, leaving Karana without food

The killed Karana's brother, leaving Karana alone on the island.

They caused Karana to feel fear when she was near the den.

The forced Karana to get water on the west side of the island.

1 point

Why did Karana decide that she would kill the wild dogs?

She feared they would keep the ship's crew away.

She knew they would attack her.

She feared they would eat her food and drink her water.

She knew they would kill the sea lions.

1 point

How would you compare the two buildings that Karana considered?

Both were safe.

Both were quiet

Both had sources of fresh water.

Both were far from Coral Cove.

1 point

Which best describes Karana?

generous

fearful

dependent

determined

1 point

Why did Karana not build in the west?

There were wild dogs living there.

There was little protection from the wind.

The sea elephants were too noisy.

The cliff was high and hard to climb

1 point

How did the story's setting most affect Karana's life?

Fresh water, food , and plants were present.

The island was very hot and sunny.

There were many shells but no rocks.

It rained almost every day.

1 point

What is a theme of the story?

Humans and animals can live peacefully together.

Problems are solved by hard work and attention to details.

Carrying on family traditions in important

It is usually better to work alone than in groups.

1 point

Which did Karana do first?

searched for wood and stones

collected bones from the beach

looked for a place to build a house

made a dish and a basket

1 point

What is most likely the reason the author wrote this selection?

to entertain readers with an interesting story

to persuade readers to be independent

to teach readers about building a shelter

to question if a girl could have survived on a island

10.

1 point

What sentence states a generalization is valid?

Karana always felt sad and disappointed.

Karana knew how to take care of most of her problems.

Karana was usually a lucky girl.

Karana never felt lonely for her people.

Home Features Pricing FAQs Legal Sample Tests Build a Test Login/Sign Up