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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. 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) Five days.
(b) Two days.
(c) Ten days.
(d) One week.

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

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

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

5. How does Elder Uncle purify Ishi of any danger that might have followed him from the spirit world?
(a) He tells him to go to Black Rock and talk to Timawi's spirit.
(b) He blows sacred tobacco over him and says prayers.
(c) He burns sage and prays over him.
(d) He orders him to take a sweat bath.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Tushi spread black raspberries and manzanita berries onto mats?

3. According to their plan, where will Tushi and Elder Uncle go to hide if they need to leave the cave village?

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

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

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