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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Ending People Section 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What advice does Elder Uncle give Ishi and Timawi regarding the saldu?
(a) Train faithfully and look for an opportunity to seek revenge.
(b) Study them and learn their ways.
(c) Do not think about the saldu; avoid them in thought and action.
(d) Forgive them and offer them peace.

2. Why does Timawi carry the elk antlers on his head?
(a) Ishi had asked him to do this as a signal that the hunt had been successful.
(b) He wants to trick Ishi into thinking that an elk is approaching.
(c) It is a Yahi tradition that gives thanks to the gods.
(d) The antlers are so heavy that he rests them on top of his own head.

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

4. What does Tushi suggest the gray pine actually is?
(a) The Guardian of Wowunupo.
(b) Grandfather's spirit tree.
(c) The Sky Pole.
(d) The beginning of the Trail to the Land of the Dead.

5. What signs of mourning is Ishi wearing when he returns to Tuliyani?
(a) His hair is burned off close to his head and black stripes are painted on his face.
(b) He is wearing the traditional necklace of mourning.
(c) Ishi's head is covered with a deer pelt.
(d) Ishi is barefoot and shirtless.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ishi decide to seek when he leaves Tuliyani?

2. From what kind of tree does Ishi cut the branch for his bow?

3. According to Grandmother, when did she first meet Ishi's mother?

4. Why does Ishi retrieve his arrow from the tree into which he had misfired?

5. Why is Ishi concerned about Grandmother and Grandfather?

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