View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What concern does Mother express about Elder Uncle's decision to have Ishi sleep in the men's house?
(a) She is worried that Ishi will hear stories that will frighten him.
(b) She does not think Ishi should stay awake all night like the men do.
(c) She is worried for her safety and the safety of the other women.
(d) She says that she needs Ishi's help in the women's house.

2. Why is Ishi concerned about Grandmother and Grandfather?
(a) They are getting older and will soon die.
(b) They are too quiet and do not speak to the others anymore.
(c) They do not have much food to eat and are growing weak.
(d) They are forgetting the stories that they have told for years.

3. According to Grandmother, when did she first meet Ishi's mother?
(a) When Mother was first born.
(b) After Ishi was born.
(c) When Mother was Tushi's age.
(d) When Ishi's father brought her home as his wife.

4. From what kind of tree does Ishi cut the branch for his bow?
(a) A pine tree.
(b) An aspen tree.
(c) A hawthorn tree.
(d) A juniper tree.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Elder Uncle's story, why did Ishi's father kill the saldu who had come to their village?

2. How tall is Black Rock?

3. Why does Ishi not like the Green Cave?

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

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 414 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample