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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do Elder Uncle, Timawi, and Ishi find when they return to the beaver dam?
(a) The dead horse and rider.
(b) The injured horse and a dead rider.
(c) Empty boxes and equipment, but no horse or rider.
(d) The dead horse, but no rider.

3. What returns to Ishi after he discovers Lookout Point?
(a) His memories of his father.
(b) His Dream.
(c) His ability to carve a strong bow.
(d) His confidence as a hunter.

4. What advice does Elder Uncle give Ishi and Timawi regarding the saldu?
(a) Do not think about the saldu; avoid them in thought and action.
(b) Train faithfully and look for an opportunity to seek revenge.
(c) Study them and learn their ways.
(d) Forgive them and offer them peace.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ishi retrieve his arrow from the tree into which he had misfired?

2. What makes Ishi's new look out point better than Black Rock?

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

4. Why does Timawi insist that Tushi must go with him to his village?

5. What does Tushi ask Grandmother to do in order to make the time pass while Ishi and Timawi are gone?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Elder Uncle agree to move into the abandoned bear den in spite of his reservations?

2. What does Ishi discover when he returns to the village after he moves Mother?

3. What makes Ishi's hunting trip with Elder Uncle so memorable?

4. What reservations does Grandfather have about moving the tribe to the mountain?

5. How do Ishi and Tushi ensure that their presence remains hidden from the saldu?

6. How do Elder Uncle and Grandfather begin to prepare Ishi for manhood in Section 5 of "The Moon Seasons?"

7. How has the relationship between Ishi and Tushi changed since they first came to Wowunupo?

8. What does Tushi refuse to wear the sweetgrass bracelet that Timawi wants to give her?

9. According to Elder Uncle, why should the Yahi people not mourn for Timawi?

10. Why do Ishi and Tushi plan a Harvest Feast?

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