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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through To the Edge of the World Section 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ishi shoot the hat off the saldu who is climbing up the trail?
(a) He is so nervous that he cannot take aim.
(b) He does not want to kill anyone unless he is forced to.
(c) He cannot see through the brush, so he is not able to aim.
(d) He sees the color of the hat and mistakes it for an animal.

2. When the Sheriff asks Ishi whether he would like to return to the Yahi world, why does Ishi decline?
(a) Ishi does not trust the Sheriff to return him safely.
(b) Ishi says the Yahi world no longer exists.
(c) Ishi is excited about the opportunity to explore.
(d) Ishi does not want the saldu to know where the Yahi lands are.

3. According to Elder Uncle, why is a bow better than a trap?
(a) "The bow is a man's weapon; the trap is a woman's."
(b) "The arrow kills; a trap may cause only fear and pain."
(c) "The gods bless a well-made bow."
(d) "The hunter controls the arrow; the prey controls the trap."

4. How does Ishi get rid of the brown bear that wants his cave?
(a) He hides in the back of the cave until she leaves.
(b) He stabs her with his harpoon.
(c) He yells at her and shoves a burning branch into her mouth.
(d) He throws rocks at her until she retreats.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ishi cleanse himself after visiting the places of burial and danger on his journey?

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

3. How does Ishi decide he will preserve the Yahi Way?

4. What does Ishi believe is responsible for holding him to life?

5. Where do Ishi and Mother move after Tushi and Elder Uncle disappear?

(see the answer key)

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