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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. Where does the clan allow gestures of affection?

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

3. Why does Iza believe her healing magic will work on the child of the Others?

4. Why does Oga stop being friends with Ayla?

5. Why does Iza decide to teach Ayla medicine?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Iza fear will happen after she dies?

2. How does the clan feel about Ayla staring as she learns the language?

3. Why does Brun put off a decision about mating Ayla?

4. What does Creb realize when he learns of Ayla's crime?

5. How does Ayla feel when she makes her first kill?

6. What does Ayla think about what Iza told her before she died?

7. Why does Brun refrain from interfering in the battle of wills between Broud and Ayla?

8. What things does Creb consider when selecting a totem for a child?

9. How does Ayla act towards Broud after she returns?

10. How does the girl stay warm at night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about three traditions or beliefs of the clan (e.g., bringing animals back to the cave, touching a weapon, non-acceptance of deformed babies, etc.). What purpose do these traditions or beliefs serve in the framework of the clan's culture? How does Ayla have difficulty conforming to these traditions or beliefs?

Essay Topic 2

Ayla is influenced by many of the stories and legends of the clan.

Part 1) What are the legends that most influence Ayla? They can be fictional stories that are passed down through the generations, or they can be based on memories of events that happened to the clan.

Part 2) How does each legend or story directly or indirectly influence Ayla's actions and decisions?

Part 3) Do you think Ayla would have acted differently in each situation without the knowledge of the legends? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Ebra gives Ayla the first handful of fish eggs. Aga prepares a special dish for Ayla at the feast. Later, Droog gives Ayla some tools, along with the news of the upcoming mammoth hunt, hinting that Ayla may be allowed to go on the trip. Write an essay comparing and contrasting these three actions. How does each action show honor and respect for Ayla? How does Ayla respond to the actions? Which honor is most important to her? Why?

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