Ishi: Last of His Tribe Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

Theodora Kroeber
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 198 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Ishi: Last of His Tribe Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

Theodora Kroeber
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 198 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. 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 mean that spring has arrived.
(b) They know that the winds will drive the animals down into the canyon.
(c) They know that the winds will destroy the saldu settlement.
(d) They know that they winds are the spirits of Yahi ancestors.

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

3. Why does Ishi wander away when he is supposed to be watching over Tushi?
(a) He prefers to watch out for her from a distance.
(b) He is gathering acorns and loses track of his location.
(c) He is trying to catch a butterfly for her.
(d) He is tracking and calling a quail.

4. According to Grandmother, when did she first meet Ishi's mother?
(a) After Ishi was born.
(b) When Mother was first born.
(c) When Ishi's father brought her home as his wife.
(d) When Mother was Tushi's age.

5. What detail does Grandmother add to the end of Grandfather's story about Jikula and Ahalamila?
(a) Jikula felt remorseful and sought out forgiveness from Ahalamila's mother.
(b) The Yahi women are responsible for ensuring that the men remain peaceful.
(c) The son of Ahalamila, Topuna, avenged his father's death.
(d) Ahalamila's mother forgave Jikula and brought peace to the Yahi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ishi learns to stay awake for how many nights?

2. Why do the Yahi no longer spend the summer on the mountain?

3. According to the Yahi creation story, into what did the god Kaltsuna transform after he finished creating humans?

4. How do Ishi and Timawi know that they are near a herd of deer?

5. What does the saldu intend to do with Tushi?

(see the answer key)

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