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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Cave Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Ishi not like the Green Cave?
(a) Grandfather has told him that evil spirits live in the cave.
(b) The bones of many Yahi are buried in the cave.
(c) Ishi was once attacked by a bear at Green Cave.
(d) It is dark and full of unknown creatures.

3. What does Ishi decide to seek when he leaves Tuliyani?
(a) Revenge for the death of his father.
(b) The old villages and caves from Grandfather's stories.
(c) Guidance from the gods to help him find a wife.
(d) A prayer-place so that he might dream a Power Dream.

4. Why does Mother allow Tushi to go with Ishi to the beaver den?
(a) Tushi has begged to go, and Mother is tired of arguing with her.
(b) Since Timawi is ill, Ishi will need someone else to help him.
(c) Since Ishi would not be hunting, Tushi could accompany him.
(d) Tushi has shown herself to be as successful a hunter as Ishi.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tushi collecting while Ishi counts Beaver?

2. What is Ishi's reward for constructing a superb bow?

3. How does Ishi cleanse himself after visiting the places of burial and danger on his journey?

4. According to Elder Uncle's story, why did Ishi's father kill the saldu who had come to their village?

5. What is Ishi's job in the spring?

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