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How to fashion a primitive spear - Quiz
Contributed by: Roe
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of a primitive spear?
A) Starting fires
B) Cooking food
C) Building shelter
D) Hunting and defense
  • 2. What is the most important characteristic of wood chosen for a spear shaft?
A) Presence of knots and bark
B) Flexibility and lightness
C) Dark color and roughness
D) Straightness and strength
  • 3. Which of these wood types is generally *least* suitable for a spear shaft?
A) Ash
B) Hickory
C) Willow
D) Oak
  • 4. How should you initially prepare a greenwood shaft for a spear?
A) Treat it with animal fat
B) Remove the bark and rough shape it
C) Soak it in water for several days
D) Dry it completely in the sun
  • 5. What is the purpose of fire hardening a spear tip?
A) To make it more flexible
B) To harden and strengthen the wood
C) To prevent it from rotting
D) To make it more visible
  • 6. What is a good material for lashing a spearhead to the shaft?
A) Clay or mud
B) Sinew or plant fiber
C) Sand or gravel
D) Metal wire
  • 7. What knot is commonly used for lashing a spearhead?
A) Figure eight knot
B) Constrictor knot
C) Bowline knot
D) Square knot
  • 8. What natural material is commonly used to create a sharp spearhead?
A) Sandstone or limestone
B) Granite or marble
C) Flint or obsidian
D) Coal or charcoal
  • 9. What is the best method for shaping a stone spearhead?
A) Sandblasting
B) Laser cutting
C) Flintknapping
D) Acid etching
  • 10. What safety precaution is most important when flintknapping?
A) Working in a closed space
B) Working with wet stone
C) Wearing gloves
D) Eye protection
  • 11. How should the spearhead be positioned relative to the shaft?
A) In line with the shaft for direct force
B) Perpendicular to the shaft for increased cutting
C) Offset to one side for balance
D) At a slight angle for better grip
  • 12. What is the purpose of notching the spear shaft near the head?
A) To weaken the shaft for easier breakage
B) To improve the lashing's grip
C) To provide a handhold
D) To decorate the spear
  • 13. Why is it important to dry the spear shaft slowly?
A) To make it more flexible
B) To prevent cracking and warping
C) To increase its weight
D) To speed up the hardening process
  • 14. What is a good way to straighten a slightly warped spear shaft?
A) Soak it in water
B) Bury it in the ground
C) Apply heat and pressure
D) Freeze it overnight
  • 15. Besides stone, what other materials can be used for a spearhead?
A) Clay or ceramics
B) Cardboard or paper
C) Glass or plastic
D) Bone, antler, or hardened wood
  • 16. What is the ideal length of a hunting spear in relation to the user?
A) Exactly the user's height
B) Slightly longer than the user's height
C) Half the user's height
D) Twice the user's height
  • 17. How does adding weight to the spear affect its performance?
A) Makes it easier to carry
B) Increases momentum and penetrating power
C) Reduces its effectiveness
D) Decreases accuracy and range
  • 18. What is the best way to test the strength of a newly made spear?
A) Thrust it firmly into the ground
B) Throw it as far as possible
C) Submerge it in water
D) Strike it with a hammer
  • 19. What is the purpose of fletching on a spear (rare, but some cultures used it)?
A) To improve accuracy and stability in flight
B) To decorate the spear
C) To make it float
D) To increase the spear's weight
  • 20. What is the best storage method for a spear to prevent damage?
A) Store it vertically, leaning against a wall
B) Store it horizontally, off the ground
C) Store it in direct sunlight
D) Store it in a damp environment
  • 21. What is a self spear?
A) A spear used for self-defense only
B) A spear made entirely of wood
C) A spear with a metal head
D) A spear that throws itself
  • 22. What is the benefit of using a spear thrower (atlatl)?
A) Reduced weight of the spear
B) Increased range and power
C) Improved accuracy at close range
D) Easier to carry the spear
  • 23. What type of motion should be used when throwing a spear for maximum power?
A) A short, quick jab
B) Full body rotation and follow-through
C) Just an arm motion
D) A slow, deliberate push
  • 24. Why is spear fishing often more challenging than land-based hunting?
A) Spears are more effective underwater
B) Water distorts vision and slows the spear
C) Fish are easier to hit than land animals
D) There are more fish than land animals
  • 25. How should you approach an animal when hunting with a spear?
A) Quietly and cautiously, downwind
B) In a straight line, directly at the animal
C) With bright clothing to be easily seen
D) Loudly and aggressively
  • 26. What is a potential risk of using a spear with a detachable head?
A) The spear will be easier to store
B) The head may detach prematurely
C) The spear will be lighter
D) The spear will be more accurate
  • 27. What can be used to waterproof the lashing on a spearhead?
A) Mud
B) Pine pitch or beeswax
C) Salt water
D) Sand
  • 28. What part of an animal can be used to create a primitive glue?
A) Blood
B) Fat
C) Bones
D) Hide
  • 29. What is a good technique for making a wooden spearhead extremely sharp?
A) Heating it in a furnace
B) Carving it to a fine point and repeatedly polishing with a smooth stone
C) Covering it with tree sap
D) Soaking it in vinegar
  • 30. What is the most important safety practice when handling a spear?
A) Throw the spear as hard as possible
B) Run while carrying the spear
C) Always be aware of your surroundings and where the spear is pointed
D) Leave the spear unattended
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