What kind of dog was Rontu?
Aleut dogs
Why did Karana name the dog Rontu?
When he has recovered and Karana believes that he will not harm her, she names him Rontu. She explains that this means “fox eyes” in her language.
What does Rontu look like?
Unlike the other dogs, which have brown fur and brown eyes, Rontu has yellow eyes and gray fur (he is also much larger than the average dog of the island). Though Rontu and Karana are enemies at the beginning of the novel, they become friends after Karana injures Rontu and then nurses him back to health.
How did Ramo die?
When he still is not back by afternoon, Karana decides to check on him. By the time she finds him, Ramo has been killed by a pack of wild dogs. In his struggle, he killed two of them, but there were too many for him to handle. Karana vows to kill the dogs in Ramo’s honor.
Why did Ulape draw a thin line of blue clay across her face?
Ulape draw a mark in blue clay across her face to signal that she in unmarried. A storm is gathering, and so they must be quick, lest the white men’s ship run against the rocks. Chief Matasaip explains to Karana that they cannot wait for Ramo, because if they do, the ship will be wrecked against the rocks.
What did Kimki send to the island for the villagers?
At first, everyone worries that it is the otter hunters returning. It is a white man’s ship, but it turns out that Kimki sent the boat to bring his people to the mainland. The villagers are relieved and many begin talking at once.
What does Karana find in the black cave?
Black Cave is near the place where the people of Ghalas-at stored their canoes to escape the Aleuts. While rowing, Karana sees a hawk fly out of the cave and goes in to explore. Inside, she and Rontu find a row of figures made from reeds and clothed in gull feathers.
What is Island of the Blue Dolphins based on?
San Nicolas Island
How many years does Karana survive alone on the Island of the Blue Dolphins?
Island of the Blue Dolphins is a 1960 children’s novel by American writer Scott O’Dell, which tells the story of a 12-year-old girl named Karana, who is stranded alone for years on an island off the California coast….Island of the Blue Dolphins.
| First edition | |
|---|---|
| Author | Scott O’Dell |
| Pages | 177 |
| ISBN | 0-395-06962-9 |
| OCLC | 225474 |
What happens at the end of Island of the Blue Dolphins?
Soon after, an earthquake hits the island and though her canoes are destroyed, Karana and Rontu-Aru survive. Two more years pass and Karana finally gets her happy ending.
Is there a movie for the book Island of the Blue Dolphins?
Island of the Blue Dolphins is a 1964 American adventure film directed by James B. Clark and written by Jane Klove and Ted Sherdeman. It is based on the 1960 novel Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell….Island of the Blue Dolphins (film)
| Island of the Blue Dolphins | |
|---|---|
| Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Are dolphins blue?
The skin color of dolphins is grayish-blue, but it can also be black, white, light gray, blueish and even pink or the combination of those colors varying according to the species.