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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Moon Seasons Section 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the Yahi no longer spend the summer on the mountain?
(a) The summers are no longer as hot, so the move is unnecessary.
(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 family has grown attached to Tuliyani and do not want to move.

2. How does Ishi think his mother feels when he sees that she is wearing her sweetgrass bracelet?
(a) Ishi thinks that his mother feels lonely.
(b) Ishi thinks his mother is happy.
(c) Ishi thinks his mother feels sad.
(d) Ishi thinks his mother is angry.

3. According to Elder Uncle's story, why did Ishi's father kill the saldu who had come to their village?
(a) The saldu had killed and scalped a man from a neighboring village.
(b) The saldu had stolen food from the village.
(c) The saldu had shot a hole through the men's house.
(d) The saldu had threatened Ishi's mother.

4. How tall is Black Rock?
(a) As tall as a grizzly bear standing on two legs.
(b) Three times the height of Ishi's house.
(c) As tall as four large pines trees.
(d) Three times the height of a man.

5. Why do Ishi and Timawi have little fear of the saldu during the cold winter?
(a) Ishi and Timawi believe that the saldu hibernate like the bear.
(b) They could easily track any of the saldu through the snow.
(c) The gods protect the Yahi during the winter.
(d) The saldu do not ride the trails when they are covered in ice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ishi not tell Elder Uncle or Mother about his visits to Black Rock?

2. How do Ishi and Timawi know that they are near a herd of deer?

3. What is Ishi's reward for constructing a superb bow?

4. Why does Ishi not like the Green Cave?

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

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