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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. How much time has passed at the beginning of The Cave section?
(a) Three years.
(b) Three months.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Three days.

2. What disturbing news does Ishi decide to keep from Timawi regarding Timawi's old village?
(a) The village has become overgrown with bushes and vines.
(b) The village is a barren wasteland; all the buildings are gone.
(c) A wildfire has destroyed everything in the old village.
(d) A saldu cabin has been built in the middle of the old village.

3. Why does Ishi not tell Elder Uncle or Mother about his visits to Black Rock?
(a) They have told him repeatedly not to go there.
(b) Ishi is afraid that they would make fun of him.
(c) If he tells them, they will want to go with him.
(d) He knows they would worry, and they already have enough to worry about.

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

5. 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 is too easily seen by the enemy and will be attacked.
(d) It may be knocked over and broken.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Ishi and Timawi have little fear of the saldu during the cold winter?

2. Why do Ishi and his family smile when they hear the rush and roar of the wind coming down the canyon?

3. According to the Yahi creation story, how did creation begin?

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

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

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