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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 the Yahi no longer spend the summer on the mountain?
(a) The family has grown attached to Tuliyani and do not want to move.
(b) The summers are no longer as hot, so the move is unnecessary.
(c) The gods have sent signs that the Yahi should not move from their village.
(d) Elder Uncle is afraid that they will be discovered by the saldu.

2. How does Ishi think his mother feels when he sees that she is wearing her sweetgrass bracelet?
(a) Ishi thinks his mother is happy.
(b) Ishi thinks that his mother feels lonely.
(c) Ishi thinks his mother feels sad.
(d) Ishi thinks his mother is angry.

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

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

5. 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 says that she needs Ishi's help in the women's house.
(c) She is worried for her safety and the safety of the other women.
(d) She does not think Ishi should stay awake all night like the men do.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Ishi concerned about Grandmother and Grandfather?

3. According to Grandmother, when did she first meet Ishi's mother?

4. How tall is Black Rock?

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

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