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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through To the Edge of the World Section 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the women do while the men hunt for deer?
(a) They plant seeds for their garden.
(b) They weave rugs and baskets.
(c) They clean the house.
(d) They dig for roots.

2. Where does Ishi go when the summer gets too hot?
(a) To Wowunupo.
(b) Back to Banya Creek.
(c) To the pines above Three Knolls.
(d) Back to the house of flint cave.

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

4. Why do Elder Uncle and Ishi shoot the young buck rather than the old leader of the elk herd?
(a) Ishi and Elder Uncle are not skilled enough to kill the old elk.
(b) The young buck is closer to them and easier to take.
(c) Elder Uncle observes that the herd would be lost without the old buck.
(d) Elder Uncle suggests that the old buck would give tough meat.

5. Why does Mother pour the water out of the baskets every evening?
(a) Water left overnight will be harmful to the body.
(b) Wild animals will be drawn to the water if it is left in the basket.
(c) A basket of water will tempt a spirit to stay close by.
(d) Pouring the water out will prevent bugs from gathering near the shelter.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Yahi creation story, into what did the god Kaltsuna transform after he finished creating humans?

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

3. Where does Ishi go when needs to get away from the museum after his discussion with Majapa about the war?

4. What does the Sheriff give to Ishi that makes him smile?

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

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