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

2. What does Ishi think of the notebooks that Majapa shows him?
(a) He does not understand what they mean.
(b) He says they are good.
(c) They frighten him.
(d) He is disappointed by them.

3. Once Ishi realizes that his loved ones are no longer wandering, where does he decide to go?
(a) Back to Wowunupo.
(b) To the Land of the Dead.
(c) To Ancestor Cave.
(d) To Three Knolls.

4. As Majapa and Maliwal leave Outer Ocean on the final day of their prayers, what does the moon look like?
(a) An acorn top.
(b) Ishi's face smiling down upon them.
(c) A Yahi bow at full draw.
(d) A Yahi water basket.

5. How does the crowd of saldu react to Ishi when he tries to speak to them?
(a) They laugh.
(b) They spit at him.
(c) They yell angrily.
(d) They retreat in fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What wakes Ishi in the morning in "To the Edge of the World, Section 2?"

2. What does the Sheriff give to Ishi that makes him smile?

3. What does Ishi share with Majapa as they sit on the bank of Banya Creek?

4. Why does Ishi carefully untie the string rather than cut them?

5. How does the group travel from the saldu village to the Yahi world?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mother's death affect Ishi?

2. How does Majapa comfort Maliwal after Ishi's death?

3. What details lead Ishi to believe that Elder Uncle and Tushi have not survived the escape?

4. How do Mother and Ishi support each other after they are separated from Elder Uncle and Tushi?

5. How does Ishi overcome his concern about bringing Majapa and Maliwal into the Yahi world?

6. How does Ishi discover a way of preserving the Yahi world?

7. Why does the return of his quiver and knife lead Ishi to suggest the trip to the Yahi world?

8. How is the Stranger who visits Ishi different from the other saldu he has met?

9. According to Majapa, How was the Greek world similar to the Yahi world?

10. Which of Ishi's City experiences connect him with Tushi?

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