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

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

3. Why does Ishi retrieve his arrow from the tree into which he had misfired?
(a) He is embarrassed that someone will see it and know that his first shot missed.
(b) He wants to keep it as a memento of his first deer.
(c) He does not want any saldu to see it and suspect that there are Yahi nearby.
(d) It takes a lot of work to make an arrow, and the arrowhead is treasured.

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

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 is worried for her safety and the safety of the other women.
(d) She says that she needs Ishi's help in the women's house.