Ishi: Last of His Tribe Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Theodora Kroeber
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 198 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Ishi: Last of His Tribe Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

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

2. What detail does Grandmother add to the end of Grandfather's story about Jikula and Ahalamila?
(a) Ahalamila's mother forgave Jikula and brought peace to the Yahi.
(b) The son of Ahalamila, Topuna, avenged his father's death.
(c) Jikula felt remorseful and sought out forgiveness from Ahalamila's mother.
(d) The Yahi women are responsible for ensuring that the men remain peaceful.

3. According to the Yahi creation story, from what were the first humans created?
(a) From the clay of the earth.
(b) From stones tossed over the shoulder of a god.
(c) From the parts of an egg.
(d) From buckeye sticks and smoke blown from a stone pipe.

4. 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 they winds are the spirits of Yahi ancestors.
(b) They know that the winds will drive the animals down into the canyon.
(c) They know that the winds mean that spring has arrived.
(d) They know that the winds will destroy the saldu settlement.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Elder Uncle's story, why did Ishi's father kill the saldu who had come to their village?

2. Why does Ishi not like the Green Cave?

3. How tall is Black Rock?

4. Why does Timawi carry the elk antlers on his head?

5. What worries Ishi when he sees the saldu stop at Black Rock?

(see the answer key)

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