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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Cave Section 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Timawi give to explain why it is acceptable to steal saldu food?
(a) The saldu hunt Yahi food, so they might as well eat saldu food.
(b) The saldu have so much that they will never notice the loss of a couple of lambs.
(c) The saldu have taken Yahi lives and land, so they owe the Yahi at least a little food.
(d) The saldu do not live according to the Way, so their possessions do not belong to them.

2. How soon does Elder Uncle suggest that they move to the cave?
(a) After the frogs stop singing.
(b) Before the fall of the first snow.
(c) Before the end of the next Harvest Moons.
(d) After the warm weather returns in the spring.

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

4. What is Ishi's reward for constructing a superb bow?
(a) He gets to shoot the first deer of the New Year.
(b) He gets to stay in the men's house.
(c) He gets a new quiver of arrows.
(d) He is served the first bowl of salmon at dinner.

5. After Ishi returns from his journey, what does he notice about Timawi?
(a) Timawi treats him as more of an equal.
(b) Timawi is not happy and keeps to himself.
(c) Timawi is restless and ready to go on his own journey.
(d) Timawi is happy to see Ishi return.

Short Answer Questions

1. By the time that Ishi and Tushi see the saldu at the marsh, how long have the Yahi been in hiding?

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

3. What detail does Grandmother add to the end of Grandfather's story about Jikula and Ahalamila?

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

5. How many days pass between the time that Ishi and Timawi leave and Ishi's return to Tuliyani?

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