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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 the Yahi no longer spend the summer on the mountain?
(a) The family has grown attached to Tuliyani and do not want to move.
(b) The gods have sent signs that the Yahi should not move from their village.
(c) Elder Uncle is afraid that they will be discovered by the saldu.
(d) The summers are no longer as hot, so the move is unnecessary.

2. 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 mean that spring has arrived.
(b) They know that the winds will drive the animals down into the canyon.
(c) They know that they winds are the spirits of Yahi ancestors.
(d) They know that the winds will destroy the saldu settlement.

3. What does Ishi assume when he first sees Timawi sitting beneath the tree?
(a) He thinks that Timawi is asleep.
(b) He thinks that Timawi is seriously hurt.
(c) He thinks that Timawi is dead.
(d) He thinks that Timawi is playing a joke in him.

4. What does the saldu intend to do with Tushi?
(a) Lasso and kidnap her.
(b) Shoot her in the back.
(c) Set her free.
(d) Run her over with his horse.

5. 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 is too easily seen by the enemy and will be attacked.
(d) It will sweat and become weak; the bow needs rest just like the hunter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What detail does Grandmother add to the end of Grandfather's story about Jikula and Ahalamila?

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

3. What does Ishi decide to do with the hide of the deer that he kills?

4. Why does Timawi carry the elk antlers on his head?

5. Why is Ishi concerned about Grandmother and Grandfather?

(see the answer key)

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