Ishi: Last of His Tribe Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

Theodora Kroeber
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 198 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Ishi: Last of His Tribe Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

Theodora Kroeber
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 198 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 do Ishi and his family smile when they hear the rush and roar of the wind coming down the canyon?
(a) They know that the winds will destroy the saldu settlement.
(b) They know that the winds mean that spring has arrived.
(c) They know that the winds will drive the animals down into the canyon.
(d) They know that they winds are the spirits of Yahi ancestors.

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

3. Why does Timawi carry the elk antlers on his head?
(a) The antlers are so heavy that he rests them on top of his own head.
(b) Ishi had asked him to do this as a signal that the hunt had been successful.
(c) He wants to trick Ishi into thinking that an elk is approaching.
(d) It is a Yahi tradition that gives thanks to the gods.

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

5. How are the mountain fish that Timawi and Ishi catch different from the fish in the canyon?
(a) The mountain fish are smaller and richer than the canyon fish.
(b) The mountain fish are poisonous.
(c) The mountain fish are larger than and not as flavorful as the canyon fish.
(d) The mountain fish move more slowly and are easier to catch.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Yahi creation story, how did creation begin?

2. Why is Ishi concerned about Grandmother and Grandfather?

3. What advice does Ishi give Timawi after Timawi suggests that they can force the saldu out of the Bushki village?

4. How does Ishi think his mother feels when he sees that she is wearing her sweetgrass bracelet?

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

(see the answer key)

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