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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ishi retrieve his arrow from the tree into which he had misfired?
(a) He wants to keep it as a memento of his first deer.
(b) He is embarrassed that someone will see it and know that his first shot missed.
(c) It takes a lot of work to make an arrow, and the arrowhead is treasured.
(d) He does not want any saldu to see it and suspect that there are Yahi nearby.

2. How much time has passed since the Yahi have moved to Wowunupo?
(a) Over twenty years.
(b) Over twelve years.
(c) Almost five years.
(d) Twenty-five years.

3. What does Ishi assume when he first sees Timawi sitting beneath the tree?
(a) He thinks that Timawi is playing a joke in him.
(b) He thinks that Timawi is dead.
(c) He thinks that Timawi is asleep.
(d) He thinks that Timawi is seriously hurt.

4. How does Mother respond to the cave after she sees it?
(a) She frowns and says, "We'll make it work."
(b) She smiles and says, "I like it."
(c) She stands up very tall and says, "Let's get moving."
(d) She says nothing but gets right to work cleaning.

5. How does Ishi know that the saldu have made it to the ledge of their village?
(a) He hears their knives cutting through the brush.
(b) He can see them from the top of the pine tree.
(c) He has had a dream that warned him of this.
(d) He can smell them approaching.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Ishi surprised by the saldu who see him while he is fishing?

2. What does Tushi suggest the gray pine actually is?

3. By the time that Ishi and Tushi see the saldu at the marsh, how long have the Yahi been in hiding?

4. Why do Ishi and his family smile when they hear the rush and roar of the wind coming down the canyon?

5. What is Ishi's reward for constructing a superb bow?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ishi choose not to kill the snow rabbit?

2. According to Elder Uncle, why should the Yahi people not mourn for Timawi?

3. How is Ishi's bow important for his development into manhood?

4. What assurance does Ishi give to Timawi when Timawi observes that Tushi prefers Ishi's company?

5. How do the saldu treat Ishi's village when they discover it?

6. Why does Elder Uncle say that they should no longer hunt on the mountain next to the village?

7. How is Ishi's relationship with Timawi similar to his relationship with Tushi?

8. Why does Ishi go the Black Rock?

9. What comment does Grandfather make regarding Ishi's eating after he returns from his journey?

10. Why do Ishi and Tushi plan a Harvest Feast?

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