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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Cave Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why do Ishi and Timawi choose not to chop the branch off the tree?
(a) The noise of chopping would attract the attention of the saldu.
(b) They are not allowed to chop wood until they are older.
(c) Yahi tradition dictates that the branch must be taken with only knives and rasps.
(d) They forgot to bring along their ax.

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

5. After Ishi returns from his journey, what does he notice about Timawi?
(a) Timawi treats him as more of an equal.
(b) Timawi is happy to see Ishi return.
(c) Timawi is restless and ready to go on his own journey.
(d) Timawi is not happy and keeps to himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ishi not like the Green Cave?

2. Why does Ishi wander away when he is supposed to be watching over Tushi?

3. To whom do the adults compare Ishi now that he has grown?

4. What do the women do while the men hunt for deer?

5. How does Ishi cleanse himself after visiting the places of burial and danger on his journey?

(see the answer key)

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