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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. According to Grandfather, why must a bow never be left standing?
(a) It may be knocked over and broken.
(b) It will sweat and become weak; the bow needs rest just like the hunter.
(c) It is a bad omen and will attract evil spirits.
(d) It is too easily seen by the enemy and will be attacked.

2. Why does Ishi not tell Elder Uncle or Mother about his visits to Black Rock?
(a) If he tells them, they will want to go with him.
(b) Ishi is afraid that they would make fun of him.
(c) They have told him repeatedly not to go there.
(d) He knows they would worry, and they already have enough to worry about.

3. What does the saldu intend to do with Tushi?
(a) Run her over with his horse.
(b) Set her free.
(c) Shoot her in the back.
(d) Lasso and kidnap her.

4. Ishi learns to stay awake for how many nights?
(a) Three nights.
(b) Five nights.
(c) Seven nights.
(d) Six nights.

5. Why do Ishi and Timawi have little fear of the saldu during the cold winter?
(a) They could easily track any of the saldu through the snow.
(b) Ishi and Timawi believe that the saldu hibernate like the bear.
(c) The gods protect the Yahi during the winter.
(d) The saldu do not ride the trails when they are covered in ice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ishi decide to seek when he leaves Tuliyani?

2. According to the story that Grandfather tells, where did the old woman hide the fire that she had stolen from the Fire People?

3. From what kind of tree does Ishi cut the branch for his bow?

4. Why do Ishi and his family smile when they hear the rush and roar of the wind coming down the canyon?

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

(see the answer key)

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