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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Ending People Section 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mother respond to the cave after she sees it?
(a) She smiles and says, "I like it."
(b) She says nothing but gets right to work cleaning.
(c) She stands up very tall and says, "Let's get moving."
(d) She frowns and says, "We'll make it work."

2. What is the purpose of the sticks that Ishi makes for Elder Uncle?
(a) They are for a game that Elder Uncle and Mother play.
(b) They are for making music.
(c) They are weapons to protect him from saldu and animals.
(d) They are walking sticks.

3. How does Ishi think his mother feels when he sees that she is wearing her sweetgrass bracelet?
(a) Ishi thinks his mother is happy.
(b) Ishi thinks his mother is angry.
(c) Ishi thinks his mother feels sad.
(d) Ishi thinks that his mother feels lonely.

4. Why do the Yahi no longer spend the summer on the mountain?
(a) The family has grown attached to Tuliyani and do not want to move.
(b) Elder Uncle is afraid that they will be discovered by the saldu.
(c) The gods have sent signs that the Yahi should not move from their village.
(d) The summers are no longer as hot, so the move is unnecessary.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is Ishi away looking for a new location for the village?

2. What do the women do while the men hunt for deer?

3. Why do Elder Uncle and Ishi spend time observing the elk?

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

5. What is Ishi's job in the spring?

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