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

2. What surprised Jondalar regarding flatheads?

3. What did Ayla learn in Chapter 24 about the Others?

4. What did Ayla use that wasn't a part of Jondalar's kit?

5. What did the hyena smell like?

Short Essay Questions

1. What major difference did Ayla note in Jondalar's attitude towards the clan in Chapter 26?

2. What did Jondalar say about Ayla's donii?

3. What thought pattern lead to Ayla's riding of the huge cave lion?

4. What puzzled Jondalar regarding Ayla?

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

6. What did Jondalar admire about Ayla, and what had it taken to show him?

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

8. Why was Marthona so upset about Jondalar's decision to leave with Thonolan?

9. Why was Thonolan so stressed?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Jondalar's inability to love. What was likely responsible for this? Do you believe in the concept of one true love for each person? Why or why not? What is the author's position on true love? How can the reader tell?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

What was Ayla's motivation for keeping order in her cave? How might Ayla have fared if she didn't keep such order? How might Jondalar have fared? Who did she learn organization from, and why was it necessary?

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