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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 detail does Grandmother add to the end of Grandfather's story about Jikula and Ahalamila?
(a) The son of Ahalamila, Topuna, avenged his father's death.
(b) The Yahi women are responsible for ensuring that the men remain peaceful.
(c) Ahalamila's mother forgave Jikula and brought peace to the Yahi.
(d) Jikula felt remorseful and sought out forgiveness from Ahalamila's mother.

2. Why is Ishi concerned about Tushi and Elder Uncle when he gets to the creek?
(a) The saldu now know the trail that they had taken.
(b) The rain has been heavy, so the creek is high and muddy.
(c) They are both very sick when he finds them.
(d) He hopes they are not angry with him for not being prepared.

3. Why is Ishi concerned about Grandmother and Grandfather?
(a) They are too quiet and do not speak to the others anymore.
(b) They are forgetting the stories that they have told for years.
(c) They are getting older and will soon die.
(d) They do not have much food to eat and are growing weak.

4. What does Mother think the kind saldu wanted to do?
(a) To change her bandages.
(b) To carry her somewhere.
(c) To find some food for her.
(d) To offer her some water.

5. How does the crowd of saldu react to Ishi when he tries to speak to them?
(a) They laugh.
(b) They spit at him.
(c) They yell angrily.
(d) They retreat in fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ishi believe is responsible for holding him to life?

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

3. Why does Ishi burn off his hair?

4. Why does Ishi not tell Elder Uncle or Mother about his visits to Black Rock?

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

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