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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Cave Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the Yahi creation story, into what did the god Kaltsuna transform after he finished creating humans?
(a) An elk.
(b) A grizzly bear.
(c) A butterfly.
(d) A little rock lizard.

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

3. To whom do the adults compare Ishi now that he has grown?
(a) Timawi.
(b) Younger Brother, Ishi's father.
(c) Grandfather.
(d) Older Brother, Elder Uncle.

4. Why do the Yahi no longer spend the summer on the mountain?
(a) The gods have sent signs that the Yahi should not move from their village.
(b) The summers are no longer as hot, so the move is unnecessary.
(c) The family has grown attached to Tuliyani and do not want to move.
(d) Elder Uncle is afraid that they will be discovered by the saldu.

5. From what kind of tree does Ishi cut the branch for his bow?
(a) An aspen tree.
(b) A hawthorn tree.
(c) A juniper tree.
(d) A pine tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the women do while the men hunt for deer?

2. What does the saldu intend to do with Tushi?

3. Ishi learns to stay awake for how many nights?

4. After Ishi returns from his journey, what does he notice about Timawi?

5. What does Ishi decide to do with the hide of the deer that he kills?

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