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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. How do Ishi and Timawi lose the sheep that they steal?
(a) Timawi loses the meat when he is hunted and attacked by the sheepdog.
(b) Ishi leaves the meat behind when he goes to look for Timawi.
(c) They encounter a bear and throw the meat to distract her.
(d) They drop the meat when they stumble along the trail.

3. According to Elder Uncle's story, why did Ishi's father kill the saldu who had come to their village?
(a) The saldu had threatened Ishi's mother.
(b) The saldu had killed and scalped a man from a neighboring village.
(c) The saldu had shot a hole through the men's house.
(d) The saldu had stolen food from the village.

4. According to the Yahi creation story, into what did the god Kaltsuna transform after he finished creating humans?
(a) A little rock lizard.
(b) An elk.
(c) A butterfly.
(d) A grizzly bear.

5. What is Tushi collecting while Ishi counts Beaver?
(a) Boadicea bulbs.
(b) Acorns.
(c) Ferns.
(d) Wild berries.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ishi retrieve his arrow from the tree into which he had misfired?

2. What reason does Timawi give to explain why it is acceptable to steal saldu food?

3. Why do Ishi and Timawi choose not to chop the branch off the tree?

4. Why do Ishi and his family smile when they hear the rush and roar of the wind coming down the canyon?

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

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