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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through To the Edge of the World Section 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Elder Uncle and Ishi spend time observing the elk?
(a) They are trying to learn to imitate the elk call.
(b) They think the elk may be difficult to kill and are deciding how to hunt it.
(c) They are in awe of its beauty and strength.
(d) They are trying to decide what kind of animal the elk is.

2. 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 is angry.
(c) Ishi thinks his mother feels sad.
(d) Ishi thinks his mother is happy.

3. According to Majapa, what keeps the Yahi world alive?
(a) Both he and Ishi remember it.
(b) The artifacts left behind will tell the story.
(c) The spirits of all of the Yahi who are buried there keep the world alive.
(d) The memories of all of the people and events live in the very earth.

4. Where does Ishi go when needs to get away from the museum after his discussion with Majapa about the war?
(a) To the park.
(b) To Outer Ocean.
(c) To his room.
(d) To Golden Gate.

5. According to Ishi, what is the best saldu magic?
(a) The "firesticks" that they use to hunt.
(b) Black coffee.
(c) Cigarettes.
(d) The "quick-fire" at the end of the match stick.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Ishi decide he will preserve the Yahi Way?

3. Why are Ishi and Tushi convinced that the saldu will discover them if they try to move now?

4. What regret about Timawi doe Tushi express to Ishi?

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

(see the answer key)

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