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