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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 advice does Ishi give Timawi after Timawi suggests that they can force the saldu out of the Bushki village?
(a) He suggests that they plan a late night attack on the saldu cabin.
(b) He suggests that Timawi is thinking with his heart and not his brain.
(c) He suggests that they sleep on it and discuss the issue tomorrow.
(d) He says nothing, but hopes that Timawi will forget about the idea.
2. What detail does Grandmother add to the end of Grandfather's story about Jikula and Ahalamila?
(a) Jikula felt remorseful and sought out forgiveness from Ahalamila's mother.
(b) Ahalamila's mother forgave Jikula and brought peace to the Yahi.
(c) The son of Ahalamila, Topuna, avenged his father's death.
(d) The Yahi women are responsible for ensuring that the men remain peaceful.
3. Why does Ishi release the rabbit that he catches while he is out collecting lichen?
(a) Somehow, the rabbit reminds Ishi of Tushi.
(b) The rabbit appears to be as hungry and weak as he and his family.
(c) The rabbit came because it was curious, not because Ishi had been hunting.
(d) Ishi thinks the rabbit is too cute to eat.
4. 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 bathes in the river and dries himself near a ritual fire.
(c) He sings and dances to the gods.
(d) He takes a sweat bath, swims in Yuna Creek, and says purification prayers.
5. 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 ear.
(b) Under her shawl.
(c) In her mouth.
(d) In her stomach.
Short Answer Questions
1. How tall is Black Rock?
2. What does Tushi ask Grandmother to do in order to make the time pass while Ishi and Timawi are gone?
3. By the time that Ishi and Tushi see the saldu at the marsh, how long have the Yahi been in hiding?
4. What worries Ishi when he sees the saldu stop at Black Rock?
5. What is Ishi's job in the spring?
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