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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through To the Edge of the World Section 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Elder Uncle's story, why did Ishi's father kill the saldu who had come to their village?
(a) The saldu had killed and scalped a man from a neighboring village.
(b) The saldu had shot a hole through the men's house.
(c) The saldu had stolen food from the village.
(d) The saldu had threatened Ishi's mother.

2. Why does Ishi shoot the hat off the saldu who is climbing up the trail?
(a) He does not want to kill anyone unless he is forced to.
(b) He sees the color of the hat and mistakes it for an animal.
(c) He cannot see through the brush, so he is not able to aim.
(d) He is so nervous that he cannot take aim.

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

4. What signs of mourning is Ishi wearing when he returns to Tuliyani?
(a) He is wearing the traditional necklace of mourning.
(b) Ishi is barefoot and shirtless.
(c) His hair is burned off close to his head and black stripes are painted on his face.
(d) Ishi's head is covered with a deer pelt.

5. What does Ishi find in the mud along the banks of the river?
(a) Elder Uncle's bone earring.
(b) Tushi's white shell necklace.
(c) A saldu fire stick.
(d) An old arrowhead.

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. Why is Ishi surprised by the saldu who see him while he is fishing?

3. Where does Ishi go in order to try to find traces of the Lost Ones?

4. What does the saldu intend to do with Tushi?

5. How does Ishi attempt to hide Mother from the saldu who enter the village?

(see the answer key)

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