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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Ending People Section 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mother take from her treasure bundle and wear on the night that she dies?
(a) Ishi's bone earrings.
(b) Her shell necklace.
(c) Her feather cape.
(d) Her sweetgrass bracelet.

2. According to their plan, where will Tushi and Elder Uncle go to hide if they need to leave the cave village?
(a) Lookout Point.
(b) Green Cave.
(c) Ishi's fishing shelter.
(d) Back to Tuliyani.

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

4. What is Ishi's job in the spring?
(a) To clean the feather and fur wraps.
(b) To wash the baskets.
(c) To catch salmon.
(d) To grind salmon bones into flour.

5. Where does Tushi say she will keep the sweetgrass bracelet that Timawi made for her?
(a) With her treasures.
(b) In the woman's shelter.
(c) In Mother's treasure bundle.
(d) She will wear it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Ishi concerned about Grandmother and Grandfather?

2. What is Tushi collecting while Ishi counts Beaver?

3. How does Elder Uncle purify Ishi of any danger that might have followed him from the spirit world?

4. What prediction does Mother make about the New Year?

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

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