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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 is contained in the notebooks that Majapa shows to Ishi?
(a) Notes that Maliwal has made about his time with Ishi.
(b) A collection of Yahi words, maps, and stories.
(c) Sketches of Ishi making arrows and arrowheads.
(d) Lists of all of the Yahi artifacts in the museum.

2. 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.

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

4. Why does Ishi at first refuse the food and drink that the Sheriff offers him?
(a) The food does not look appetizing.
(b) He thinks it might be poisoned and too many people are staring at him.
(c) He is too afraid to be hungry.
(d) He is still in mourning, so he is fasting.

5. What museum items does Majapa take Ishi to see on his second day in the city?
(a) Pottery.
(b) Watgurwas.
(c) Baskets.
(d) Arrows.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Ishi concerned about Tushi and Elder Uncle when he gets to the creek?

2. According to Majapa, what makes the Greek world similar to the Yahi world?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How are the men at the museum different from other saldu that Ishi has observed?

2. How does Ishi's understanding of the war affect him?

3. How is Ishi affected by seeing the baskets that Tushi had made?

4. What are Ishi's initial reactions to the City?

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

6. How do Ishi's friends show respect for him after his death?

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

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

9. What evidence in Section 4 of "The Ending People" reveals Mother's emotional strength?

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

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