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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. What does Ishi decide to do with the hide of the deer that he kills?
(a) To present it to Grandfather as a gift.
(b) To give it to Tushi so that she can make a warm blanket.
(c) To give it to Mother so that she can make a new warm skirt for winter.
(d) To make a new quiver for his arrows.

2. According to Grandmother, when did she first meet Ishi's mother?
(a) When Mother was Tushi's age.
(b) When Mother was first born.
(c) After Ishi was born.
(d) When Ishi's father brought her home as his wife.

3. 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 gods have sent signs that the Yahi should not move from their village.
(c) The family has grown attached to Tuliyani and do not want to move.
(d) Elder Uncle is afraid that they will be discovered by the saldu.

4. What is Tushi collecting while Ishi counts Beaver?
(a) Wild berries.
(b) Boadicea bulbs.
(c) Acorns.
(d) Ferns.

5. According to the Yahi creation story, how did creation begin?
(a) The earth fell from the heavens, fully formed.
(b) The Great gods dragged the uncreated world up from the bottom of the Outer Ocean.
(c) The Great gods simply called the earth forth to assemble it into landforms and waterways.
(d) The Great gods cracked open an egg, and the parts settled to become different parts of the earth.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the story that Grandfather tells, where did the old woman hide the fire that she had stolen from the Fire People?

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

3. According to Grandfather, why must a bow never be left standing?

4. What is Ishi's job in the spring?

5. Why does Mother allow Tushi to go with Ishi to the beaver den?

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