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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 worries Ishi when he sees the saldu stop at Black Rock?
(a) He is concerned they are going in the direction of Tuliyani.
(b) He remembers that he set a trap line there, and they might discover the Yahi if they find it.
(c) He is worried that they will hunt too many deer and leave none for his family.
(d) He is afraid that they might be able to see him up on top of Black Rock.

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

3. Ishi learns to stay awake for how many nights?
(a) Three nights.
(b) Six nights.
(c) Seven nights.
(d) Five nights.

4. How tall is Black Rock?
(a) Three times the height of a man.
(b) As tall as a grizzly bear standing on two legs.
(c) As tall as four large pines trees.
(d) Three times the height of Ishi's house.

5. What does Elder Uncle tell Ishi to seek when he leaves Tuliyani?
(a) Guidance from the gods to help him find a wife.
(b) A prayer-place so that he might dream a Power Dream.
(c) Revenge for the death of his father.
(d) The old villages and caves from Grandfather's stories.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. According to Elder Uncle, why is a bow better than a trap?

5. From what kind of tree does Ishi cut the branch for his bow?

(see the answer key)

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