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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. For what is Ishi looking when he goes to the mountain?
(a) The Outer Ocean.
(b) A house of flint in which to live.
(c) The spirits of Tushi, Mother, and Elder Uncle.
(d) The saldu village.

2. What does Ishi hear when he is swimming in Banya Creek?
(a) He hears Tushi's spirit calling him.
(b) He hears the Monster.
(c) He hears the howling of a wolf.
(d) He hears the noise of a saldu camp.

3. Why is Ishi concerned about Tushi and Elder Uncle when he gets to the creek?
(a) He hopes they are not angry with him for not being prepared.
(b) The saldu now know the trail that they had taken.
(c) They are both very sick when he finds them.
(d) The rain has been heavy, so the creek is high and muddy.

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

5. What does the Sheriff give to Ishi that makes him smile?
(a) A warm blanket.
(b) Fresh clothes.
(c) A plate of food and a cup of water.
(d) A cigar and a smile.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mother take from her treasure bundle and wear on the night that she dies?

3. According to Majapa, what keeps the Yahi world alive?

4. What has Mother done while Ishi has been out looking for Tushi and Elder Uncle?

5. Why does Ishi not take the basket of Tushi's that Majapa offers him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ishi now believe about the saldu?

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

3. What does Ishi value about his relationship with the girl that he meets in the arroyo?

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

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

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

7. Why does Ishi choose to return to the museum rather than stay in the Yahi world?

8. How does spring bring new life to Ishi?

9. How have Ishi and Mother's lives changed since the disappearance of Elder Uncle and Tushi?

10. Why does the "friend" return Ishi's quiver and knife to him?

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