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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. What kind of wine did Jetamio specialize in making?

2. What did Jondalar give Noria?

3. Who had been the Clan's master toolmaker?

4. What must Thonolan do before he can mate Jetamio?

5. What was Ayla's fear regarding the Others?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Iza and what had she told Ayla on the night that she died?

2. Why did Jondalar panic in regard to the blood-soaked tunic?

3. Why was there always someone present when a young woman lost her virginity, or rather, had her First Rites?

4. Why was Darvo so happy when Thonolan had decided to mate Jetamio and stay?

5. What things did Ayla need to survive the winter?

6. What had made Ayla finally glad of the presence of the hyenas?

7. What struck Ayla as wrong, and how did she feel when she had figured it out?

8. What events led to Ayla making fire with flint and iron pyrite?

9. What transformation did Jetamio undergo when she smiled, and what impression did Jondalar get from that smile?

10. What is the difference between Thonolan and Jondalar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hunting is a practice that both men and women can pursue without hindrance amongst the others, but with significant damage done to reputation in and amongst the Clan. Suggest possible reasons for this change in behavior between the two different kinds of people.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the relationships between Clan and Others. How does each pursue the other? Provide reasons for this tension. How do people today still struggle with similar issues, and why?

Essay Topic 3

Compare the relationship between Ayla, Baby and Whinney. How is this similar to a multi-pet household? In what ways was Ayla's relationship different from anything that is around in present day? What specific traits are important to note regarding the domesticated animals?

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