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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. What is Ishi's job in the spring?
(a) To grind salmon bones into flour.
(b) To catch salmon.
(c) To wash the baskets.
(d) To clean the feather and fur wraps.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Ishi release the rabbit that he catches while he is out collecting lichen?

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

(see the answer key)

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