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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. On what did survival depend?

2. How did the woman appear to Jondalar?

3. What had disrupted Whinney's herd?

4. What did Jondalar tell himself regarding Ayla?

5. What was Ayla's first effort to communicate, and what was the first thing she managed to communicate?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Jondalar explain the word 'love' to Ayla?

2. What does Ayla explain about the cave lion totem?

3. What puzzled Jondalar regarding Ayla?

4. Why was Thonolan so stressed?

5. Why was Jondalar concerned that he might not bring Ayla Pleasure?

6. What did Jondalar consider about Ayla, and what brought about this decision?

7. What adaptive techniques allowed the chamois to cling to rocks?

8. What argument did Ayla make for the people of the Clan not being animals?

9. What major problem in communication occurred in Chapter 23?

10. What innovation did Ayla make since Whinney had returned and what was the reason for this innovation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jondalar frequently pictures Ayla as a donii, or spirit of a Goddess. How does the spirituality of the people portrayed in the novel play a valid role in every day life for these people? Do you think humanity is better or worse off for the loss of this spirituality? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Thonolan's infatuation with Jetamio. Was their relationship a healthy one? Why or why not? In what ways might their relationship have been better for the both of them, and why?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the difference in status between women of the Clan and women of the Others. How are merits determined and rank established? What are some perks of high rank? How can an individual become a high ranking member in both societies?

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