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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Cave Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ishi retrieve his arrow from the tree into which he had misfired?
(a) He does not want any saldu to see it and suspect that there are Yahi nearby.
(b) He is embarrassed that someone will see it and know that his first shot missed.
(c) It takes a lot of work to make an arrow, and the arrowhead is treasured.
(d) He wants to keep it as a memento of his first deer.

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

3. What detail does Grandmother add to the end of Grandfather's story about Jikula and Ahalamila?
(a) The son of Ahalamila, Topuna, avenged his father's death.
(b) The Yahi women are responsible for ensuring that the men remain peaceful.
(c) Jikula felt remorseful and sought out forgiveness from Ahalamila's mother.
(d) Ahalamila's mother forgave Jikula and brought peace to the Yahi.

4. According to the story that Grandfather tells, where did the old woman hide the fire that she had stolen from the Fire People?
(a) Under her shawl.
(b) In her ear.
(c) In her stomach.
(d) In her mouth.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ishi assume when he first sees Timawi sitting beneath the tree?

2. Why do the Yahi no longer spend the summer on the mountain?

3. Why does Timawi insist that Tushi must go with him to his village?

4. What reason does Timawi give to explain why it is acceptable to steal saldu food?

5. Why is Ishi concerned about Grandmother and Grandfather?

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