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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brun threaten if they do not find Ayla before the naming day?

2. Who dies while the clan is gone?

3. What does Broud do to hurt Ayla?

4. What does Iza tell Ayla before she dies?

5. What does Brun do during the running, spear-throwing contest that helps his status?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The cave lion attack is a significant event in Ayla's life.

Part 1) How does the cave lion attack influence the clan's acceptance of Ayla?

Part 2) How might Ayla's fate have been different if the cave lion had not marked her in such a significant way?

Part 3) What other symbolism is significant to the clan concerning Ayla? How does it affect the clan's acceptance or non-acceptance of her?

Essay Topic 2

Creb is sure that the clan is doomed. Write an essay providing evidence to support or refute his conclusion that Ayla's kind will live on and his kind will die out. Use examples from the text. How does Ayla's ideas about how babies are started influence this theme? What role do Durc and his promised mate play?

Essay Topic 3

Ayla is more influenced by love of Creb and Iza than Brun or Broud's punishments could ever achieve. Write an essay exploring the role love plays in Ayla's life, using examples from the text.

Part 1) How is Ayla's behavior influenced by love?

Part 2) How does Creb's love for Ayla influence him?

Part 3) Are there any other characters motivated by love? In what ways does love influence his or her actions?

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