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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Once Ishi realizes that his loved ones are no longer wandering, where does he decide to go?
2. For what is Ishi looking when he goes to the mountain?
3. Where do Ishi and Mother move after Tushi and Elder Uncle disappear?
4. When the Sheriff asks Ishi whether he would like to return to the Yahi world, why does Ishi decline?
5. How does Ishi die?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Majapa's Dream compare to Ishi's Dream?
2. How is the Stranger who visits Ishi different from the other saldu he has met?
3. How does Majapa comfort Maliwal after Ishi's death?
4. Why is it important for Ishi to teach Maliwal?
5. How does Ishi overcome his concern about bringing Majapa and Maliwal into the Yahi world?
6. What is Ishi's first impression of the saldu village?
7. Why does Ishi choose to return to the museum rather than stay in the Yahi world?
8. How does Mother's death affect Ishi?
9. Why is Ishi hesitant about bringing Majapa and Maliwal into the Yahi world?
10. How does spring bring new life to Ishi?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The novel chronicles most of Ishi's life, and in a way, the reader gets to see him grow up. Trace Ishi's development from boy, man, to "Elder Brother." Explain how different experiences help him grow into a man and mentor. Be sure to provide specific examples and quotations to support your observations.
Essay Topic 2
Dreams carry a lot of significance for Ishi and his people. Analyze the importance of dreams in the novel and the influence that dreams have on the characters. Support your analysis with specific examples and quotations.
Essay Topic 3
Even though Ishi dies as the last of his people, he manages to "save" the Yahi in a way. Explain how Ishi is able to preserve the Yahi way and ensure that the culture does not disappear. Provide specific examples and quotations for support.
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