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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. From Tuliyani, which direction is the Trail to the Land of the Dead?
(a) To the east.
(b) To the north.
(c) To the west.
(d) To the south.

2. Why does Tushi spread black raspberries and manzanita berries onto mats?
(a) She is feeding the forest animals.
(b) She is drying them.
(c) She is inspecting them before she brings them home.
(d) It is an offering for the Spirits.

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

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

5. Why is Ishi alarmed by the ditch that the saldu are digging?
(a) The saldu are destroying valuable food resources.
(b) The saldu's excavation is polluting the river.
(c) The noise is driving away all of the game that he hunts.
(d) The ditch is headed right toward Wowunupo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Ishi and his family smile when they hear the rush and roar of the wind coming down the canyon?

2. What does Mother take from her treasure bundle and wear on the night that she dies?

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

4. What regret about Timawi doe Tushi express to Ishi?

5. What is the "tube-stick" that Tushi and Ishi see the saldu using?

(see the answer key)

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