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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Once Ishi realizes that his loved ones are no longer wandering, where does he decide to go?
(a) To Ancestor Cave.
(b) To Three Knolls.
(c) To the Land of the Dead.
(d) Back to Wowunupo.

2. Why does Ishi not disturb the icicles that have formed on the entrance to the cave?
(a) They are sacred to him because he believes they are from Tushi's dream.
(b) He is too tired to notice that they are there.
(c) He does not want to leave any evidence that he has been there.
(d) The icicles are so large that they could be dangerous.

3. What has Mother done while Ishi has been out looking for Tushi and Elder Uncle?
(a) She has been gathering food from all of the plants that she could reach.
(b) She has been weaving baskets.
(c) She has been praying.
(d) She has been sleeping all day.

4. Of whom does the little girl in the arroyo remind Ishi?
(a) Mother.
(b) Grandmother.
(c) Himself.
(d) Tushi.

5. What does Ishi think of the notebooks that Majapa shows him?
(a) He does not understand what they mean.
(b) He is disappointed by them.
(c) He says they are good.
(d) They frighten him.

6. What is Ishi looking for when he wanders into the saldu village?
(a) The Trail to the Land of the Dead.
(b) The entrance to the cave at Wowunupo.
(c) The Outer Ocean.
(d) His old fishing shelter.

7. What object, delivered to the museum by the express wagon, intrigues Ishi?
(a) Handmade bows from throughout the world.
(b) A collection of books.
(c) Ancient Greek pottery.
(d) An assortment of woven baskets.

8. What does Ishi search for in the river?
(a) Tushi's necklace.
(b) The bodies of Tushi and Elder Uncle.
(c) Elder Uncle's walking sticks.
(d) The items that were stolen from the cave.

9. What does Ishi make out of eucalyptus seedpods for the girl in the arroyo?
(a) A musical shaker.
(b) A bracelet.
(c) A necklace.
(d) A basket.

10. Where does Ishi go in order to try to find traces of the Lost Ones?
(a) To Lookout Point.
(b) To all of the places that he and Tushi went to when they were children.
(c) To Ancestor Cave.
(d) To Tuliyani.

11. How much time has passed since Ishi's arrival in the City by "To the Edge of the World, Section 5?"
(a) Almost two weeks.
(b) About six months.
(c) Just over a year.
(d) Almost two months.

12. Where does Ishi go when needs to get away from the museum after his discussion with Majapa about the war?
(a) To the park.
(b) To Golden Gate.
(c) To his room.
(d) To Outer Ocean.

13. According to Ishi, what is the best saldu magic?
(a) The "quick-fire" at the end of the match stick.
(b) The "firesticks" that they use to hunt.
(c) Cigarettes.
(d) Black coffee.

14. Why does Ishi burn off his hair?
(a) He believes that it will keep the saldu away.
(b) It is a sign of mourning for the family members that have died.
(c) As a man, he must keep his hair short.
(d) He falls asleep too close to the fire.

15. What does Ishi find in the mud along the banks of the river?
(a) A saldu fire stick.
(b) Tushi's white shell necklace.
(c) Elder Uncle's bone earring.
(d) An old arrowhead.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ishi hear when he is swimming in Banya Creek?

2. How long do Ishi and his friends stay in the Yahi world?

3. What museum items does Majapa take Ishi to see on his second day in the city?

4. Why is Ishi concerned about Tushi and Elder Uncle when he gets to the creek?

5. What wakes Ishi in the morning in "To the Edge of the World, Section 2?"

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