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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. 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 threatened Ishi's mother.
(c) The saldu had stolen food from the village.
(d) The saldu had shot a hole through the men's house.

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

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

4. According to Grandfather, why must a bow never be left standing?
(a) It is too easily seen by the enemy and will be attacked.
(b) It will sweat and become weak; the bow needs rest just like the hunter.
(c) It is a bad omen and will attract evil spirits.
(d) It may be knocked over and broken.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice does Elder Uncle give Ishi and Timawi regarding the saldu?

2. What worries Ishi when he sees the saldu stop at Black Rock?

3. From what kind of tree does Ishi cut the branch for his bow?

4. What concern does Mother express about Elder Uncle's decision to have Ishi sleep in the men's house?

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

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