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

2. Why does Ishi retrieve his arrow from the tree into which he had misfired?
(a) He does not want any saldu to see it and suspect that there are Yahi nearby.
(b) He wants to keep it as a memento of his first deer.
(c) He is embarrassed that someone will see it and know that his first shot missed.
(d) It takes a lot of work to make an arrow, and the arrowhead is treasured.

3. How does Ishi cleanse himself after visiting the places of burial and danger on his journey?
(a) He takes a sweat bath, swims in Yuna Creek, and says purification prayers.
(b) He sings and dances to the gods.
(c) He fasts and prays for several days.
(d) He bathes in the river and dries himself near a ritual fire.

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

5. 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 is worried that they will hunt too many deer and leave none for his family.
(c) He is afraid that they might be able to see him up on top of Black Rock.
(d) He remembers that he set a trap line there, and they might discover the Yahi if they find it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What disturbing news does Ishi decide to keep from Timawi regarding Timawi's old village?

3. How tall is Black Rock?

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

5. What does the saldu intend to do with Tushi?

(see the answer key)

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