Ishi: Last of His Tribe | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

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1. How tall is Black Rock?

Three times the height of a man.

2. Why does Ishi not tell Elder Uncle or Mother about his visits to Black Rock?

He knows they would worry, and they already have enough to worry about.

3. What worries Ishi when he sees the saldu stop at Black Rock?

He remembers that he set a trap line there, and they might discover the Yahi if they find it.

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

A juniper tree.

5. Why do Ishi and Timawi choose not to chop the branch off the tree?

The noise of chopping would attract the attention of the saldu.

6. Why does Ishi not like the Green Cave?

The bones of many Yahi are buried in the cave.

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