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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. Ishi learns to stay awake for how many nights?
(a) Six nights.
(b) Five nights.
(c) Three nights.
(d) Seven nights.

2. Why does Ishi release the rabbit that he catches while he is out collecting lichen?
(a) Somehow, the rabbit reminds Ishi of Tushi.
(b) The rabbit came because it was curious, not because Ishi had been hunting.
(c) Ishi thinks the rabbit is too cute to eat.
(d) The rabbit appears to be as hungry and weak as he and his family.

3. What is Ishi's reward for constructing a superb bow?
(a) He gets a new quiver of arrows.
(b) He is served the first bowl of salmon at dinner.
(c) He gets to stay in the men's house.
(d) He gets to shoot the first deer of the New Year.

4. What advice does Elder Uncle give Ishi and Timawi regarding the saldu?
(a) Train faithfully and look for an opportunity to seek revenge.
(b) Do not think about the saldu; avoid them in thought and action.
(c) Study them and learn their ways.
(d) Forgive them and offer them peace.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Ishi not like the Green Cave?

3. According to Elder Uncle, why is a bow better than a trap?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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