View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through To the Edge of the World Section 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long is the bundle that the expressman delivers to the museum?
(a) The length of Ishi's arm to the tips of his fingers.
(b) The length of Ishi's entire body.
(c) As long as the museum table.
(d) As long as Ishi's leg.

2. Where does Tushi say she will keep the sweetgrass bracelet that Timawi made for her?
(a) She will wear it.
(b) In the woman's shelter.
(c) In Mother's treasure bundle.
(d) With her treasures.

3. For how long does Ishi sleep after he buries Mother?
(a) He sleeps for the rest of the winter, until the New Year.
(b) He sleeps for a full week.
(c) He sleeps until the Harvest.
(d) He sleeps for six months.

4. Of whom does the little girl in the arroyo remind Ishi?
(a) Himself.
(b) Mother.
(c) Grandmother.
(d) Tushi.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Ishi, what problem arises from wearing shoes?

2. What do the marks on Ishi's harpoon represent?

3. What is the purpose of the sticks that Ishi makes for Elder Uncle?

4. Why does Ishi at first refuse the food and drink that the Sheriff offers him?

5. What is contained in the notebooks that Majapa shows to Ishi?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 398 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample