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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the Yahi creation story, into what did the god Kaltsuna transform after he finished creating humans?
(a) A grizzly bear.
(b) A butterfly.
(c) An elk.
(d) A little rock lizard.

2. What does the next group of saldu leave in the cave when they return to look for Mother?
(a) Some baskets with food.
(b) A pocketknife and a sack of tobacco.
(c) A bow and a quiver of arrows.
(d) Trash from their camp.

3. How does Ishi think his mother feels when he sees that she is wearing her sweetgrass bracelet?
(a) Ishi thinks his mother is happy.
(b) Ishi thinks that his mother feels lonely.
(c) Ishi thinks his mother feels sad.
(d) Ishi thinks his mother is angry.

4. From what kind of tree does Ishi cut the branch for his bow?
(a) A hawthorn tree.
(b) A juniper tree.
(c) An aspen tree.
(d) A pine tree.

5. After Ishi returns from his journey, what does he notice about Timawi?
(a) Timawi treats him as more of an equal.
(b) Timawi is restless and ready to go on his own journey.
(c) Timawi is not happy and keeps to himself.
(d) Timawi is happy to see Ishi return.

6. Why are Ishi and Tushi convinced that the saldu will discover them if they try to move now?
(a) The ground is covered with snow, so their tracks would be visible.
(b) Mother is not able to walk, so they would not be able to move quickly or quietly.
(c) There are just too many saldu that they would not be able to avoid them.
(d) They are so upset that they would not be able to think clearly.

7. Why does Ishi shoot the hat off the saldu who is climbing up the trail?
(a) He is so nervous that he cannot take aim.
(b) He sees the color of the hat and mistakes it for an animal.
(c) He does not want to kill anyone unless he is forced to.
(d) He cannot see through the brush, so he is not able to aim.

8. What advice does Ishi give Timawi after Timawi suggests that they can force the saldu out of the Bushki village?
(a) He says nothing, but hopes that Timawi will forget about the idea.
(b) He suggests that Timawi is thinking with his heart and not his brain.
(c) He suggests that they sleep on it and discuss the issue tomorrow.
(d) He suggests that they plan a late night attack on the saldu cabin.

9. What reason does Timawi give to explain why it is acceptable to steal saldu food?
(a) The saldu have taken Yahi lives and land, so they owe the Yahi at least a little food.
(b) The saldu have so much that they will never notice the loss of a couple of lambs.
(c) The saldu hunt Yahi food, so they might as well eat saldu food.
(d) The saldu do not live according to the Way, so their possessions do not belong to them.

10. According to the story that Grandfather tells, where did the old woman hide the fire that she had stolen from the Fire People?
(a) In her mouth.
(b) In her ear.
(c) In her stomach.
(d) Under her shawl.

11. What is Tushi collecting while Ishi counts Beaver?
(a) Ferns.
(b) Wild berries.
(c) Boadicea bulbs.
(d) Acorns.

12. From Tuliyani, which direction is the Trail to the Land of the Dead?
(a) To the north.
(b) To the south.
(c) To the east.
(d) To the west.

13. 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.

14. How does Mother respond to the cave after she sees it?
(a) She says nothing but gets right to work cleaning.
(b) She stands up very tall and says, "Let's get moving."
(c) She smiles and says, "I like it."
(d) She frowns and says, "We'll make it work."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ishi attempt to hide Mother from the saldu who enter the village?

2. To whom do the adults compare Ishi now that he has grown?

3. According to their plan, where will Tushi and Elder Uncle go to hide if they need to leave the cave village?

4. Why do Elder Uncle and Ishi shoot the young buck rather than the old leader of the elk herd?

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

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