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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Majapa, what makes the Greek world similar to the Yahi world?
(a) The Greek people lived in small villages that kept to themselves.
(b) The Greek people were hunters and gatherers.
(c) The Greek world was destroyed by invading strangers.
(d) The Greek world was flat and surrounded by an Outer Ocean.

2. For how many days do Majapa and Maliwal go to Outer Ocean to offer prayers and sacrifices for Ishi's spirit?
(a) Three.
(b) Ten.
(c) Five.
(d) Seven.

3. How long do Ishi and his friends stay in the Yahi world?
(a) About six months.
(b) Almost two weeks.
(c) Over four months.
(d) Almost two months.

4. According to Ishi, who should take the first salmon when they fish?
(a) Ishi himself.
(b) Maliwal.
(c) The Spirits of the Old Ones.
(d) Majapa.

5. Where does Ishi go when needs to get away from the museum after his discussion with Majapa about the war?
(a) To his room.
(b) To Golden Gate.
(c) To Outer Ocean.
(d) To the park.

6. When does Majapa wish to visit the Yahi world?
(a) When the salmon return in the spring.
(b) When the museum closes for the summer.
(c) At the beginning of the Harvest.
(d) On the anniversary of Ishi's arrival in the saldu village.

7. What does Ishi make out of eucalyptus seedpods for the girl in the arroyo?
(a) A necklace.
(b) A basket.
(c) A musical shaker.
(d) A bracelet.

8. Why does Ishi not disturb the icicles that have formed on the entrance to the cave?
(a) They are sacred to him because he believes they are from Tushi's dream.
(b) He is too tired to notice that they are there.
(c) The icicles are so large that they could be dangerous.
(d) He does not want to leave any evidence that he has been there.

9. Where does Ishi go when he feels homesick?
(a) To his workroom.
(b) To Outer Ocean.
(c) To Sutro Forest.
(d) To Golden Gate.

10. What kinds of trees grow in the forest behind the museum?
(a) Aspen.
(b) Eucalyptus.
(c) Hawthorne.
(d) Redwood.

11. What does Ishi make in the museum and give to Majapa?
(a) A Yahi basket.
(b) A Yahi flute.
(c) A Yahi harpoon.
(d) A Yahi arrowhead.

12. What does the Golden Gate headland remind Ishi of?
(a) Wowunupo.
(b) Lookout Point.
(c) Black Rock.
(d) Waganupa.

13. What event of concern to Majapa may take him away from the museum?
(a) The Cold War.
(b) The Civil War.
(c) World War I.
(d) The Vietnam War.

14. To whom does Ishi compare himself and Majapa?
(a) Kaltsuna and Jupka.
(b) Mother and Elder Uncle.
(c) Grandfather and Elder Uncle.
(d) Himself and Tushi.

15. Where do Ishi and Mother move after Tushi and Elder Uncle disappear?
(a) To Three Knolls.
(b) To Acorn Hollow.
(c) To Ishi's fishing shelter.
(d) Back to Tuliyani.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Ishi die?

3. According to Ishi, when should they go to visit the Yahi world?

4. What does Ishi do after Majapa and Maliwal are asleep?

5. What does Majapa show to Ishi after breakfast?

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