A Language Older Than Words Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Derrick Jensen
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 110 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

A Language Older Than Words Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Derrick Jensen
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 110 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Cultural Eyeglasses and Cranes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what Indian tribe is Jeannette Armstrong?
(a) Cheyenne.
(b) Aztec.
(c) Cherokee.
(d) Okanagan.

2. In the chapter "Taking A Life" what animal always seems to be getting shafted?
(a) The kittens.
(b) The dogs.
(c) The chickens.
(d) The coyotes.

3. What does Jensen ask the coyotes not to do?
(a) Poop in his yard.
(b) Kill his chickens.
(c) Go to the coyote tree.
(d) Kill his kittens.

4. According to Jensen, what was the reason for him and his classmates to endure their time in school?
(a) Intellectual superiority.
(b) Freedom from jobs.
(c) Promise of money.
(d) Promise of good grades.

5. What is the essence of silencing?
(a) The misuse of language.
(b) The inability to remember.
(c) The willingness to forget.
(d) The loss of language.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jensen wish about his childhood?

2. How does Jensen's high jumping coach treat him?

3. What does Jensen say saved his life as a child?

4. According to Jensen, what does strange things to a person's mind?

5. How does Jensen feel when he realizes he can speak to animals and make them understand?

(see the answer key)

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