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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. Why are Ishi and Tushi convinced that the saldu will discover them if they try to move now?
(a) They are so upset that they would not be able to think clearly.
(b) The ground is covered with snow, so their tracks would be visible.
(c) Mother is not able to walk, so they would not be able to move quickly or quietly.
(d) There are just too many saldu that they would not be able to avoid them.
2. Why do Elder Uncle and Ishi spend time observing the elk?
(a) They are trying to learn to imitate the elk call.
(b) They are in awe of its beauty and strength.
(c) They are trying to decide what kind of animal the elk is.
(d) They think the elk may be difficult to kill and are deciding how to hunt it.
3. How does Elder Uncle purify Ishi of any danger that might have followed him from the spirit world?
(a) He blows sacred tobacco over him and says prayers.
(b) He tells him to go to Black Rock and talk to Timawi's spirit.
(c) He orders him to take a sweat bath.
(d) He burns sage and prays over him.
4. What advice does Elder Uncle give to the tribe after Timawi expresses his anger with Ishi for letting the saldu escape?
(a) They should not let their fear and anger turn them against one other.
(b) Timawi is an outsider and has no right to express his opinion.
(c) Everyone makes mistakes, and they should forgive others.
(d) They should find a new place for hiding.
5. What does Ishi find in the mud along the banks of the river?
(a) Tushi's white shell necklace.
(b) Elder Uncle's bone earring.
(c) A saldu fire stick.
(d) An old arrowhead.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why does Ishi go back to Mother instead of following the river to Daha in search of Tushi and Elder Uncle?
2. What is the "tube-stick" that Tushi and Ishi see the saldu using?
3. How long is Ishi away looking for a new location for the village?
4. Why does Ishi shoot the hat off the saldu who is climbing up the trail?
5. What does Ishi search for in the river?
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