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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 Ishi and his family smile when they hear the rush and roar of the wind coming down the canyon?
(a) They know that the winds mean that spring has arrived.
(b) They know that the winds will drive the animals down into the canyon.
(c) They know that they winds are the spirits of Yahi ancestors.
(d) They know that the winds will destroy the saldu settlement.

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

3. According to Elder Uncle, why is a bow better than a trap?
(a) "The arrow kills; a trap may cause only fear and pain."
(b) "The gods bless a well-made bow."
(c) "The bow is a man's weapon; the trap is a woman's."
(d) "The hunter controls the arrow; the prey controls the trap."

4. How do Ishi and Timawi know that they are near a herd of deer?
(a) They can hear the deer calls.
(b) They see the deer tracks.
(c) They can smell the deer.
(d) They can see the deer through the trees.

5. Why does Ishi not tell Elder Uncle or Mother about his visits to Black Rock?
(a) If he tells them, they will want to go with him.
(b) Ishi is afraid that they would make fun of him.
(c) He knows they would worry, and they already have enough to worry about.
(d) They have told him repeatedly not to go there.

Short Answer Questions

1. What detail does Grandmother add to the end of Grandfather's story about Jikula and Ahalamila?

2. Why do Ishi and Timawi have little fear of the saldu during the cold winter?

3. According to the Yahi creation story, how did creation begin?

4. Why does Ishi not like the Green Cave?

5. According to the Yahi creation story, from what were the first humans created?

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