Island of the Blue Dolphins - Literary Analysis
A Grade 8 ELA worksheet focusing on literary analysis, character development, and theme in 'Island of the Blue Dolphins'.
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Island of the Blue Dolphins: Literary Analysis
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful, well-supported answers based on your understanding of 'Island of the Blue Dolphins'.
1. What is the primary reason Karana is left behind on the island?
She ran away from the ship.
She jumped off the ship to save her brother.
She was accidentally forgotten by her people.
She chose to stay to protect the island.
2. What significant internal conflict does Karana face regarding the wild dogs?
Whether to hunt them for food or companionship.
Whether to kill them for revenge or tame them.
Whether to ignore them or try to communicate.
Whether to train them as guards or let them roam.
3. Karana initially fears the sea elephants because of their large size and loud noises.
True
False
4. Karana ultimately finds more companionship with animals than with humans during her time on the island.
True
False
5. Karana’s first attempt to leave the island by herself involved a .
6. The wild dog that Karana eventually befriends is named .
7. Describe two challenges Karana faced in adapting to life alone on the island and how she overcame them.
8. Analyze how Karana's relationship with nature evolves throughout the novel. Provide specific examples from the text to support your analysis.