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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. What suggests to Ishi that the mother bear he sees is the same one that fought him for the cave?
(a) She has the same color fur.
(b) She looks at him with a little bit of fear.
(c) He thinks that he sees a scar on her lips.
(d) He recognizes her markings.

2. How much time has passed since the Yahi have moved to Wowunupo?
(a) Over twenty years.
(b) Almost five years.
(c) Over twelve years.
(d) Twenty-five years.

3. According to their plan, where will Tushi and Elder Uncle go to hide if they need to leave the cave village?
(a) Lookout Point.
(b) Ishi's fishing shelter.
(c) Back to Tuliyani.
(d) Green Cave.

4. What is Ishi's job in the spring?
(a) To clean the feather and fur wraps.
(b) To catch salmon.
(c) To grind salmon bones into flour.
(d) To wash the baskets.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Sheriff give to Ishi that makes him smile?

2. What is Ishi's reward for constructing a superb bow?

3. What worries Ishi when he sees the saldu stop at Black Rock?

4. Why does Timawi insist that Tushi must go with him to his village?

5. Why does Ishi not disturb the icicles that have formed on the entrance to the cave?

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