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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. 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 they sleep on it and discuss the issue tomorrow.
(c) He says nothing, but hopes that Timawi will forget about the idea.
(d) He suggests that Timawi is thinking with his heart and not his brain.

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

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

4. According to Grandmother, when did she first meet Ishi's mother?
(a) When Ishi's father brought her home as his wife.
(b) When Mother was Tushi's age.
(c) After Ishi was born.
(d) When Mother was first born.

5. What does Elder Uncle tell Ishi to seek when he leaves Tuliyani?
(a) Guidance from the gods to help him find a wife.
(b) Revenge for the death of his father.
(c) A prayer-place so that he might dream a Power Dream.
(d) The old villages and caves from Grandfather's stories.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice does Elder Uncle give to the tribe after Timawi expresses his anger with Ishi for letting the saldu escape?

2. How much time has passed since the Yahi have moved to Wowunupo?

3. What is difficult about the shot that Ishi had taken at the saldu on horseback?

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

5. Why does Ishi wander away when he is supposed to be watching over Tushi?

(see the answer key)

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