1. Why do Elder Uncle and Ishi spend time observing the elk?
(a) They think the elk may be difficult to kill and are deciding how to hunt it.
(b) They are trying to learn to imitate the elk call.
(c) They are in awe of its beauty and strength.
(d) They are trying to decide what kind of animal the elk is.

2. What disturbing news does Ishi decide to keep from Timawi regarding Timawi's old village?
(a) A wildfire has destroyed everything in the old village.
(b) A saldu cabin has been built in the middle of the old village.
(c) The village is a barren wasteland; all the buildings are gone.
(d) The village has become overgrown with bushes and vines.

3. 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) Mother is not able to walk, so they would not be able to move quickly or quietly.
(c) The ground is covered with snow, so their tracks would be visible.
(d) There are just too many saldu that they would not be able to avoid them.

4. How many days pass between the time that Ishi and Timawi leave and Ishi's return to Tuliyani?
(a) Nine days and nine nights.
(b) Eight days and eight nights.
(c) Two full months.
(d) Two weeks.

5. Why does Ishi burn off his hair?
(a) He believes that it will keep the saldu away.
(b) As a man, he must keep his hair short.
(c) It is a sign of mourning for the family members that have died.
(d) He falls asleep too close to the fire.