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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. Who was the young, vivacious woman that Jondalar was interested in?

2. What color was the soil at the edge of the water?

3. In what direction was the rhino nearly blind?

4. What kind of tree isn't mentioned for lance making?

5. What festival was held when the moon was new in the Clan?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what ways did Whinney help Ayla accomplish the reindeer hunt?

2. What is the Malaise?

3. What is the difference between Thonolan and Jondalar?

4. What advantages did Ayla have that other clan women did not?

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

6. What things led Jondalar to believe the flatheads were closer to human than it had been rumored?

7. What was the difference in the Shamudoi and the Ramudoi specialties when it came to hunting?

8. How did Ayla react to the valley?

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

10. Why had Jondalar inadvertently hurt Radonio?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider Ayla's fears regarding the Others. Are her fears well founded? Why or why not? What is unlikely to happen to Ayla that the Clan often became the victims of?

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

Discuss why Jean M. Auel may have decided to kill Thonolan off. What purpose did this destruction of a character play upon the developing plot of the book? Was this death necessary for plot development? Why or why not?

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