Ishi: Last of His Tribe Quiz | Eight Week Quiz E

Theodora Kroeber
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 198 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Ishi: Last of His Tribe Quiz | Eight Week Quiz E

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

2. 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 suggests that Timawi is thinking with his heart and not his brain.
(d) He says nothing, but hopes that Timawi will forget about the idea.

3. What worries Ishi when he sees the saldu stop at Black Rock?
(a) He is afraid that they might be able to see him up on top of Black Rock.
(b) He is worried that they will hunt too many deer and leave none for his family.
(c) He remembers that he set a trap line there, and they might discover the Yahi if they find it.
(d) He is concerned they are going in the direction of Tuliyani.

4. According to the Yahi creation story, how did creation begin?
(a) The Great gods cracked open an egg, and the parts settled to become different parts of the earth.
(b) The Great gods dragged the uncreated world up from the bottom of the Outer Ocean.
(c) The earth fell from the heavens, fully formed.
(d) The Great gods simply called the earth forth to assemble it into landforms and waterways.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Yahi creation story, into what did the god Kaltsuna transform after he finished creating humans?

2. What methods does Ishi use to catch fish?

3. What disturbing news does Ishi decide to keep from Timawi regarding Timawi's old village?

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

5. Why do Ishi and Timawi choose not to chop the branch off the tree?

(see the answer key)

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