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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What advice does Elder Uncle give to the tribe after Timawi expresses his anger with Ishi for letting the saldu escape?
(a) Timawi is an outsider and has no right to express his opinion.
(b) Everyone makes mistakes, and they should forgive others.
(c) They should find a new place for hiding.
(d) They should not let their fear and anger turn them against one other.

2. What advice does Ishi give Timawi after Timawi suggests that they can force the saldu out of the Bushki village?
(a) He suggests that they sleep on it and discuss the issue tomorrow.
(b) He suggests that they plan a late night attack on the saldu cabin.
(c) He suggests that Timawi is thinking with his heart and not his brain.
(d) He says nothing, but hopes that Timawi will forget about the idea.

3. What is covering the mouth of the cave when they arrive?
(a) Poison oak.
(b) Large planks of wood.
(c) Honeysuckle vines.
(d) A large rock.

4. How long is Ishi away looking for a new location for the village?
(a) A full week.
(b) Four days and four nights.
(c) Three days and three nights.
(d) Five days and five nights.

5. How many days pass between the time that Ishi and Timawi leave and Ishi's return to Tuliyani?
(a) Eight days and eight nights.
(b) Two full months.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Nine days and nine nights.

6. To whom do the adults compare Ishi now that he has grown?
(a) Younger Brother, Ishi's father.
(b) Grandfather.
(c) Timawi.
(d) Older Brother, Elder Uncle.

7. How does Ishi think his mother feels when he sees that she is wearing her sweetgrass bracelet?
(a) Ishi thinks his mother feels sad.
(b) Ishi thinks that his mother feels lonely.
(c) Ishi thinks his mother is happy.
(d) Ishi thinks his mother is angry.

8. How much time has passed since the Yahi have moved to Wowunupo?
(a) Twenty-five years.
(b) Over twelve years.
(c) Almost five years.
(d) Over twenty years.

9. What do the women do while the men hunt for deer?
(a) They dig for roots.
(b) They weave rugs and baskets.
(c) They clean the house.
(d) They plant seeds for their garden.

10. After Ishi returns from his journey, what does he notice about Timawi?
(a) Timawi is happy to see Ishi return.
(b) Timawi is restless and ready to go on his own journey.
(c) Timawi treats him as more of an equal.
(d) Timawi is not happy and keeps to himself.

11. Why do the Yahi no longer spend the summer on the mountain?
(a) The gods have sent signs that the Yahi should not move from their village.
(b) Elder Uncle is afraid that they will be discovered by the saldu.
(c) The summers are no longer as hot, so the move is unnecessary.
(d) The family has grown attached to Tuliyani and do not want to move.

12. What is Tushi collecting while Ishi counts Beaver?
(a) Wild berries.
(b) Boadicea bulbs.
(c) Ferns.
(d) Acorns.

13. What signs of mourning is Ishi wearing when he returns to Tuliyani?
(a) Ishi's head is covered with a deer pelt.
(b) He is wearing the traditional necklace of mourning.
(c) His hair is burned off close to his head and black stripes are painted on his face.
(d) Ishi is barefoot and shirtless.

14. According to the Yahi creation story, from what were the first humans created?
(a) From stones tossed over the shoulder of a god.
(b) From the parts of an egg.
(c) From the clay of the earth.
(d) From buckeye sticks and smoke blown from a stone pipe.

15. How does Timawi respond to Elder Uncle's suggestion that he teach Ishi about what he had done wrong?
(a) Timawi is refuses to help with the search or to teach Ishi.
(b) Timawi is flattered by Elder Uncle's request and agrees.
(c) Timawi takes the request seriously and promises to be a good teacher.
(d) Timawi is ashamed and refuses "to teach or to boast."

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the mountain fish that Timawi and Ishi catch different from the fish in the canyon?

2. What advice does Elder Uncle give Ishi and Timawi regarding the saldu?

3. What does Tushi suggest the gray pine actually is?

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

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

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