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

2. Why does Ishi release the rabbit that he catches while he is out collecting lichen?
(a) The rabbit came because it was curious, not because Ishi had been hunting.
(b) Ishi thinks the rabbit is too cute to eat.
(c) The rabbit appears to be as hungry and weak as he and his family.
(d) Somehow, the rabbit reminds Ishi of Tushi.

3. According to the story that Grandfather tells, where did the old woman hide the fire that she had stolen from the Fire People?
(a) In her mouth.
(b) In her stomach.
(c) In her ear.
(d) Under her shawl.

4. What worries Ishi when he sees the saldu stop at Black Rock?
(a) He remembers that he set a trap line there, and they might discover the Yahi if they find it.
(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 is concerned they are going in the direction of Tuliyani.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What concern does Mother express about Elder Uncle's decision to have Ishi sleep in the men's house?

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

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

4. Why does Ishi wander away when he is supposed to be watching over Tushi?

5. After Ishi returns from his journey, what does he notice about Timawi?

(see the answer key)

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