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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 soon does Elder Uncle suggest that they move to the cave?
(a) Before the end of the next Harvest Moons.
(b) After the frogs stop singing.
(c) After the warm weather returns in the spring.
(d) Before the fall of the first snow.

2. What do the women do while the men hunt for deer?
(a) They dig for roots.
(b) They weave rugs and baskets.
(c) They clean the house.
(d) They plant seeds for their garden.

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

4. Why does Ishi not like the Green Cave?
(a) The bones of many Yahi are buried in the cave.
(b) It is dark and full of unknown creatures.
(c) Ishi was once attacked by a bear at Green Cave.
(d) Grandfather has told him that evil spirits live in the cave.

5. Ishi learns to stay awake for how many nights?
(a) Five nights.
(b) Three nights.
(c) Seven nights.
(d) Six nights.

Short Answer Questions

1. What regret about Timawi doe Tushi express to Ishi?

2. What advice does Ishi give Timawi after Timawi suggests that they can force the saldu out of the Bushki village?

3. Why does Timawi carry the elk antlers on his head?

4. What is covering the mouth of the cave when they arrive?

5. After Ishi returns from his journey, what does he notice about Timawi?

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