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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through To the Edge of the World Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What offering does Majapa blow into the ocean before he and Ishi leave?
(a) Cornmeal.
(b) Wheat flour.
(c) Tobacco.
(d) Acorn flour.

2. What does the Golden Gate headland remind Ishi of?
(a) Wowunupo.
(b) Lookout Point.
(c) Waganupa.
(d) Black Rock.

3. Why does Ishi not take the basket of Tushi's that Majapa offers him?
(a) It was not one of her best pieces of work.
(b) He says that it is a part of the museum's treasures and belongs there.
(c) He says that he wants nothing to do with the old life.
(d) It brings too many sad memories for him.

4. How does Timawi respond to Elder Uncle's suggestion that he teach Ishi about what he had done wrong?
(a) Timawi is flattered by Elder Uncle's request and agrees.
(b) Timawi takes the request seriously and promises to be a good teacher.
(c) Timawi is ashamed and refuses "to teach or to boast."
(d) Timawi is refuses to help with the search or to teach Ishi.

5. What does Mother think the kind saldu wanted to do?
(a) To change her bandages.
(b) To offer her some water.
(c) To carry her somewhere.
(d) To find some food for her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ishi attempt to hide Mother from the saldu who enter the village?

2. What advice does Elder Uncle give to the tribe after Timawi expresses his anger with Ishi for letting the saldu escape?

3. How does Ishi know that the saldu have made it to the ledge of their village?

4. Why is Ishi surprised by the saldu who see him while he is fishing?

5. What do Elder Uncle, Timawi, and Ishi find when they return to the beaver dam?

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