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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Brun decide to hunt mammoth, even though it is a risky undertaking?
(a) He wants to present mammoth gifts to the Clan Gathering host.
(b) He wants to stockpile food for the winter following the Clan Gathering.
(c) His hunters spy mammoth traveling farther south than usual.
(d) His lucky clan can afford the luxury of taking some time off to hunt mammoth.

2. What men stay behind to protect the cave?
(a) Creb and Goov
(b) Broud and Vorn
(c) Zoug and Dorv
(d) Grod and Brun

3. How does Broud accept the baby?
(a) Broud is happy to accept the baby, realizing it is his child.
(b) Broud is spiteful, thinking of a way to hurt the baby.
(c) Broud is resigned to whatever the clan decides.
(d) Brun has to order Broud to accept the baby.

4. Why does Brun reprimand Broud?
(a) Broud is taunting Ayla.
(b) Broud is pestering the women too much.
(c) Broud is beating Vorn.
(d) Broud is being lazy.

5. What does Ayla do first when she sees Brun?
(a) She begs him to let her child live.
(b) She tells him where the small cave is.
(c) She asks to be cursed as well if he curses the baby.
(d) She asks forgiveness for defying him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ayla do when Creb reprimands her that worries him?

2. Why does Iza stop working while the women are winnowing grain?

3. What does Ayla decide to do with her sling while on the mammoth hunt trip?

4. What happens while the women are preparing the mammoth for the journey home?

5. What does Ayla do that reveals her secret skill?

(see the answer key)

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