Question

PLEASE HELP IF YOU READ THE BOOK, "Island Of The Blue Dolphins"

Why does Chief Kimki say women must now help hunt and fish?

A.
There are not enough men left to do these things.

B.
He thinks the women have had it too easy for too long.

C.
He is the new chief and he wants to start new traditions.

D.
There are so many animals and fish that the men need help.

Answer 1

The answer is A.
27 of the tribe’s 42 members die in the battle with the Aleuts, including most of the young men. Of the fifteen people left, most are old men, women, and children. This is a major problem because the young men are traditionally the ones who fish, catch birds, and build canoes. This is why Chief Kimki says women must now hunt and fish.