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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through To the Edge of the World Section 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What suggests to Ishi that the mother bear he sees is the same one that fought him for the cave?
(a) He thinks that he sees a scar on her lips.
(b) He recognizes her markings.
(c) She has the same color fur.
(d) She looks at him with a little bit of fear.

3. After Ishi returns from his journey, what does he notice about Timawi?
(a) Timawi is happy to see Ishi return.
(b) Timawi is not happy and keeps to himself.
(c) Timawi is restless and ready to go on his own journey.
(d) Timawi treats him as more of an equal.

4. How much time has passed at the beginning of The Cave section?
(a) Three years.
(b) Three days.
(c) Three months.
(d) Three weeks.

5. Why do Elder Uncle and Ishi spend time observing the elk?
(a) They think the elk may be difficult to kill and are deciding how to hunt it.
(b) They are trying to learn to imitate the elk call.
(c) They are in awe of its beauty and strength.
(d) They are trying to decide what kind of animal the elk is.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of the sticks that Ishi makes for Elder Uncle?

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

3. Why do Ishi and Timawi choose not to chop the branch off the tree?

4. Why do Elder Uncle and Ishi shoot the young buck rather than the old leader of the elk herd?

5. According to the Yahi creation story, how did creation begin?

(see the answer key)

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