How to use animal bones and sinews for tool-making
  • 1. What is the first step in preparing animal bones for tool-making?
A) Boiling the bones
B) Cleaning and removing remaining flesh
C) Soaking the bones in oil
D) Painting the bones
  • 2. Which type of bone is best suited for making sharp points, like awls?
A) Splintered long bones
B) Rib bones
C) Skull bones
D) Vertebrae
  • 3. What is sinew primarily used for in tool-making?
A) Making glue
B) Sharpening blades
C) Binding and sewing
D) Creating dyes
  • 4. What part of the animal provides the strongest sinew?
A) Back and legs
B) Neck
C) Tail
D) Stomach
  • 5. How is sinew typically prepared before use?
A) Cooked and mashed
B) Covered in salt
C) Frozen and then thawed
D) Dried and separated into fibers
  • 6. What tool is commonly used to shape bone?
A) Hammer
B) Drill
C) Stone axe or knife
D) Saw
  • 7. What is 'antler' composed of?
A) Bone
B) Cartilage
C) Keratin
D) Ivory
  • 8. Which part of the animal is best for making beads?
A) Skull
B) Small bones like vertebrae
C) Large leg bones
D) Ribs
  • 9. What is a benefit of using bone tools over stone tools?
A) Easier to find
B) Sharper edge
C) Heavier weight
D) More durable in some applications
  • 10. Why is it important to dry bone properly before using it?
A) Makes it easier to carve
B) Removes all nutrients
C) Prevents cracking and warping
D) Adds flexibility
  • 11. What is the best way to store prepared sinew?
A) Exposed to sunlight
B) Soaked in oil
C) Buried in the ground
D) Dry and protected from moisture
  • 12. What is a common use for bone needles?
A) Drilling holes
B) Sewing hides and fabrics
C) Scraping hides
D) Making fire
  • 13. How can bone be hardened?
A) Boiling in water
B) Freezing
C) Burying in ashes
D) Soaking in honey
  • 14. What is a 'pressure flaker' used for when working with bone?
A) Polishing bone
B) Precisely shaping and sharpening
C) Breaking large bones
D) Softening bone
  • 15. What can be used to polish bone tools?
A) Sandpaper
B) Fire
C) Acid
D) Abrasive stone or leather
  • 16. What type of joint is typically used when connecting bone pieces?
A) Welded joint
B) Mortise and tenon joint
C) Riveted joint
D) Glued joint
  • 17. What is a potential hazard when working with dry bone?
A) Poisonous fumes
B) Explosions
C) Sharp splinters
D) Attracting animals
  • 18. What is a bodkin used for?
A) Threading sinew through material
B) Polishing bone
C) Cutting bone
D) Hardening bone
  • 19. Which animal part is sometimes used to make glue?
A) Blood
B) Fat
C) Bone and connective tissues
D) Hair
  • 20. What is the purpose of 'scoring' a bone before breaking it?
A) To control the break point
B) To remove marrow
C) To add decoration
D) To soften the bone
  • 21. What can be used to waterproof sinew?
A) Water
B) Salt
C) Vinegar
D) Beeswax
  • 22. What is the function of a bone scraper?
A) Sharpening tools
B) Breaking bones
C) Cleaning hides
D) Polishing wood
  • 23. Which property of sinew makes it suitable for bowstrings?
A) Absorbency
B) Flexibility
C) High tensile strength
D) Light weight
  • 24. What tool is used to drill small holes in bone?
A) Axe
B) Awl or drill
C) Hammer
D) Chisel
  • 25. What safety precaution should be taken when boiling bones?
A) Add salt
B) Use a lid
C) Wear gloves
D) Ensure proper ventilation
  • 26. Which bone provides the best material for making a fish hook?
A) Skull
B) Toe bone
C) Rib bone
D) Leg bone
  • 27. What does 'seasoning' bone refer to?
A) Adding flavor to it
B) Polishing it
C) Hardening it with fire
D) Allowing it to dry properly
  • 28. How is sinew attached to a tool?
A) Stapled
B) Screwed
C) Nailed
D) Wrapped tightly and glued
  • 29. What is bone marrow traditionally used for?
A) Paint
B) Nutrient source
C) Lubricant
D) Glue
  • 30. Why is it important to respect the animal when harvesting bone and sinew?
A) To prevent disease
B) To ensure good luck
C) To attract more animals
D) Ethical and spiritual reasons
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