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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) He does not want to leave any evidence that he has been there.
(b) He is too tired to notice that they are there.
(c) The icicles are so large that they could be dangerous.
(d) They are sacred to him because he believes they are from Tushi's dream.

2. When the Sheriff asks Ishi whether he would like to return to the Yahi world, why does Ishi decline?
(a) Ishi does not trust the Sheriff to return him safely.
(b) Ishi is excited about the opportunity to explore.
(c) Ishi does not want the saldu to know where the Yahi lands are.
(d) Ishi says the Yahi world no longer exists.

3. What does Tushi's basket smell like to Ishi?
(a) It smells like the cave at Wowunupo.
(b) It smells like Banya Creek.
(c) It smells like Tushi's skin.
(d) It smells like dried acorns.

4. According to Ishi, what is the best saldu magic?
(a) The "firesticks" that they use to hunt.
(b) The "quick-fire" at the end of the match stick.
(c) Black coffee.
(d) Cigarettes.

5. What items are buried with Ishi?
(a) His treasure bundle, a bag of tobacco, and a basket of acorns.
(b) His best bow and five arrows, a basket of acorn meal, and his treasure bundle.
(c) Tushi's baskets, a handful of tobacco, and seven arrowheads.
(d) His pipe and tobacco, a handful of acorn meal, and his rock-glass knife.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Majapa want Ishi to take him?

3. As Majapa and Maliwal leave Outer Ocean on the final day of their prayers, what does the moon look like?

4. What does the girl in the arroyo never do that Ishi finds unique?

5. What do the waves leave for Ishi when he stands on the shore?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is Ishi searching for when he travels throughout the Yahi world?

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

5. How does spring bring new life to Ishi?

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

7. Why does Ishi decide to go to the museum with the Stranger?

8. Why is Ishi hesitant about bringing Majapa and Maliwal into the Yahi world?

9. How does Majapa's Dream compare to Ishi's Dream?

10. How does Mother's death affect Ishi?

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