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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 give it to Mother so that she can make a new warm skirt for winter.
(b) To present it to Grandfather as a gift.
(c) To give it to Tushi so that she can make a warm blanket.
(d) To make a new quiver for his arrows.

2. Why does Timawi carry the elk antlers on his head?
(a) Ishi had asked him to do this as a signal that the hunt had been successful.
(b) The antlers are so heavy that he rests them on top of his own head.
(c) He wants to trick Ishi into thinking that an elk is approaching.
(d) It is a Yahi tradition that gives thanks to the gods.

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

4. Why does Mother allow Tushi to go with Ishi to the beaver den?
(a) Since Timawi is ill, Ishi will need someone else to help him.
(b) Since Ishi would not be hunting, Tushi could accompany him.
(c) Tushi has shown herself to be as successful a hunter as Ishi.
(d) Tushi has begged to go, and Mother is tired of arguing with her.

5. What do the women do while the men hunt for deer?
(a) They clean the house.
(b) They dig for roots.
(c) They plant seeds for their garden.
(d) They weave rugs and baskets.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. How do Ishi and Timawi know that they are near a herd of deer?

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

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