Karana's Name - Chapter 18 IBD

In Chapter 18, Karana names her bird a name she wishes she had been given, Lurai. If you hadn't been given your name, what would you like to have been named and why? Remember to answer completely (ex. If I didn't have my name, I would like to have the name Alexandra because I think it is a pretty name and it comes from Alexander, which means defender of man, in Greek)and please proofread your answer! Don't forget your initials!

Island of the Blue Dolphins - ch 7-11

Answer at least two of the following questions. Number your answers so we know which questions you are responding to (example 2) and 5)). Remember to sign with your initials. In addition to your answers, also comment on at least one other blog post to further the discussion.

1.Do you think Karana will stay stranded for much longer? Why do you think so? How might her situation change?

2. What do you think she misses the most about her former life and why?

3. Where do you think the White ship took the tribe? Do you think they'll return for Karana?

4. Why do you think Matasaip couldn't wait for a few minutes for Ramo to get on? Do you believe he was being reasonable or not? Why?

5. Why was it so important to leave the island?