Island of the Blue Dolphins Comprehension Worksheet
A worksheet to assess comprehension and analytical skills based on the novel 'Island of the Blue Dolphins' for 7th grade ELA students.
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Island of the Blue Dolphins Comprehension
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability, referencing the novel 'Island of the Blue Dolphins'.
1. What is the primary reason Karana is left behind on the island?
She misses the ship's departure.
She jumps off the ship to retrieve her brother.
She is hidden by the villagers.
She refuses to leave her home.
2. Which animal becomes Karana's loyal companion?
A wild dog
An otter
An eagle
A fox
3. Karana learned to make weapons and tools from found on the island.
4. The wild dogs on the island were originally descendants of the dogs.
5. Karana eventually leaves the island on a ship with her people.
True
False
6. Karana's brother, Ramo, is killed by a pack of wild dogs.
True
False
7. Describe at least two challenges Karana faced while living alone on the island and how she overcame them.
8. Imagine you are Karana and have just spotted the ship coming to rescue you. Write a journal entry describing your feelings, what you would pack, and what you anticipate life will be like returning to civilization after so many years alone.