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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Cave Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the Yahi creation story, from what were the first humans created?
(a) From the parts of an egg.
(b) From buckeye sticks and smoke blown from a stone pipe.
(c) From the clay of the earth.
(d) From stones tossed over the shoulder of a god.

2. What is Ishi's reward for constructing a superb bow?
(a) He gets a new quiver of arrows.
(b) He gets to shoot the first deer of the New Year.
(c) He gets to stay in the men's house.
(d) He is served the first bowl of salmon at dinner.

3. According to Grandfather, why must a bow never be left standing?
(a) It is too easily seen by the enemy and will be attacked.
(b) It will sweat and become weak; the bow needs rest just like the hunter.
(c) It may be knocked over and broken.
(d) It is a bad omen and will attract evil spirits.

4. How do Ishi and Timawi know that they are near a herd of deer?
(a) They can hear the deer calls.
(b) They can smell the deer.
(c) They see the deer tracks.
(d) They can see the deer through the trees.

5. What does Ishi decide to do with the hide of the deer that he kills?
(a) To give it to Tushi so that she can make a warm blanket.
(b) To make a new quiver for his arrows.
(c) To give it to Mother so that she can make a new warm skirt for winter.
(d) To present it to Grandfather as a gift.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Ishi and Timawi have little fear of the saldu during the cold winter?

2. According to the story that Grandfather tells, where did the old woman hide the fire that she had stolen from the Fire People?

3. Why does Mother allow Tushi to go with Ishi to the beaver den?

4. What advice does Ishi give Timawi after Timawi suggests that they can force the saldu out of the Bushki village?

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

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