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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 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.

2. 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.

3. To whom do the adults compare Ishi now that he has grown?
(a) Timawi.
(b) Grandfather.
(c) Younger Brother, Ishi's father.
(d) Older Brother, Elder Uncle.

4. By the time that Ishi and Tushi see the saldu at the marsh, how long have the Yahi been in hiding?
(a) Fourteen years.
(b) Six turnings of the moon (six months).
(c) Seven turnings of the moon (or seven years).
(d) Nine moon cycles (nine months).

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Mother allow Tushi to go with Ishi to the beaver den?

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

4. What does Tushi ask Grandmother to do in order to make the time pass while Ishi and Timawi are gone?

5. According to the Yahi creation story, from what were the first humans created?

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