Ishi: The Last Yahi Indian

When was Ishi born?

• 1860

• 1871

• 1911

• 1916

What did the butchers find in their corral?

• A wild animal

• A man wearing a tattered poncho

• A pack of dogs

• A dead body

Who did the butchers call to take the man away?

• The sheriff

• The mayor

• The doctor

• The professor

Why did Ishi refuse to eat or sleep at first?

• He was afraid of white people

• He was expecting to be killed

• He was not hungry or tired

• He didn't like the food

What did the professors hope to learn from Ishi?

• His name

• His tribe's way of life

• His favorite food

• His favorite color

Where did the Yahis live?

• Near the Sierra Nevada

• In San Francisco

• In the hills

• In the museum

What did Ishi teach the museum staff?

• English

• How to use money

• How to make arrowheads

• How to cook

What did Ishi think of American cooking?

• He loved it

• He thought it was clever

• He didn't like it

• He didn't care

What did Ishi do to help other patients in the hospital?

• Sing healing songs

• Cook meals

• Clean the rooms

• Give medicine

What did Ishi leave behind after his death?

• A wealth of knowledge

• His tribe

• His belongings

• His eulogy