1. According to Grandfather, why must a bow never be left standing?
(a) It will sweat and become weak; the bow needs rest just like the hunter.
(b) It may be knocked over and broken.
(c) It is a bad omen and will attract evil spirits.
(d) It is too easily seen by the enemy and will be attacked.

2. Why do Ishi and Timawi choose not to chop the branch off the tree?
(a) They forgot to bring along their ax.
(b) The noise of chopping would attract the attention of the saldu.
(c) They are not allowed to chop wood until they are older.
(d) Yahi tradition dictates that the branch must be taken with only knives and rasps.

3. 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 afraid that they might be able to see him up on top of Black Rock.
(c) He is concerned they are going in the direction of Tuliyani.
(d) He is worried that they will hunt too many deer and leave none for his family.

4. Why do Elder Uncle and Ishi spend time observing the elk?
(a) They think the elk may be difficult to kill and are deciding how to hunt it.
(b) They are in awe of its beauty and strength.
(c) They are trying to learn to imitate the elk call.
(d) They are trying to decide what kind of animal the elk is.

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