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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. Why does Ishi at first refuse the food and drink that the Sheriff offers him?
(a) He thinks it might be poisoned and too many people are staring at him.
(b) He is still in mourning, so he is fasting.
(c) The food does not look appetizing.
(d) He is too afraid to be hungry.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the story that Grandfather tells, where did the old woman hide the fire that she had stolen from the Fire People?

3. Why is Ishi alarmed by the ditch that the saldu are digging?

4. According to Grandfather, why must a bow never be left standing?

5. Why is Ishi surprised by the saldu who see him while he is fishing?

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