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