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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Cave Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the story that Grandfather tells, where did the old woman hide the fire that she had stolen from the Fire People?
(a) In her mouth.
(b) In her stomach.
(c) Under her shawl.
(d) In her ear.

2. What does Ishi decide to do with the hide of the deer that he kills?
(a) To make a new quiver for his arrows.
(b) To give it to Tushi so that she can make a warm blanket.
(c) To give it to Mother so that she can make a new warm skirt for winter.
(d) To present it to Grandfather as a gift.

3. How do Ishi and Timawi know that they are near a herd of deer?
(a) They can hear the deer calls.
(b) They can smell the deer.
(c) They see the deer tracks.
(d) They can see the deer through the trees.

4. How does Ishi think his mother feels when he sees that she is wearing her sweetgrass bracelet?
(a) Ishi thinks that his mother feels lonely.
(b) Ishi thinks his mother feels sad.
(c) Ishi thinks his mother is happy.
(d) Ishi thinks his mother is angry.

5. Why do Ishi and his family smile when they hear the rush and roar of the wind coming down the canyon?
(a) They know that the winds will destroy the saldu settlement.
(b) They know that the winds will drive the animals down into the canyon.
(c) They know that they winds are the spirits of Yahi ancestors.
(d) They know that the winds mean that spring has arrived.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Yahi creation story, from what were the first humans created?

2. After Ishi returns from his journey, what does he notice about Timawi?

3. What do the women do while the men hunt for deer?

4. Why do Ishi and Timawi have little fear of the saldu during the cold winter?

5. Why does Ishi release the rabbit that he catches while he is out collecting lichen?

(see the answer key)

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