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

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

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

4. One day, Mother tells Ishi that he looks like a hunter again and that she no longer fears for him. How soon after this does she pass away?
(a) Ten days.
(b) Two days.
(c) Five days.
(d) One week.

5. Where do Ishi and Mother move after Tushi and Elder Uncle disappear?
(a) To Three Knolls.
(b) To Acorn Hollow.
(c) To Ishi's fishing shelter.
(d) Back to Tuliyani.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Tushi say she will keep the sweetgrass bracelet that Timawi made for her?

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

3. Why does Ishi release the rabbit that he catches while he is out collecting lichen?

4. Why is Ishi concerned about Grandmother and Grandfather?

5. After Ishi returns from his journey, what does he notice about Timawi?

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