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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Ishi and Timawi choose not to chop the branch off the tree?
(a) They forgot to bring along their ax.
(b) They are not allowed to chop wood until they are older.
(c) Yahi tradition dictates that the branch must be taken with only knives and rasps.
(d) The noise of chopping would attract the attention of the saldu.

2. What offering does Majapa blow into the ocean before he and Ishi leave?
(a) Acorn flour.
(b) Wheat flour.
(c) Tobacco.
(d) Cornmeal.

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

4. 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 ear.
(b) In her stomach.
(c) In her mouth.
(d) Under her shawl.

5. How does Ishi decide he will preserve the Yahi Way?
(a) He will tell stories and describe the Way so that Majapa can write it down.
(b) He will marry and raise a child who will carry on the Yahi tradition.
(c) He will teach children who visit the museum about the Yahi Way.
(d) He will return to the Yahi world and live as he used to.

Short Answer Questions

1. How soon does Elder Uncle suggest that they move to the cave?

2. According to Grandfather, why must a bow never be left standing?

3. Why does Ishi not take the basket of Tushi's that Majapa offers him?

4. What is covering the mouth of the cave when they arrive?

5. According to the Yahi creation story, how did creation begin?

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