A Language Older Than Words Quiz | Two 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 | Two 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 Insatiability and Violence.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jensen's mom suggest to kill his aphid infestation?
(a) Natural insecticides.
(b) Cold water wash.
(c) Pruned plants.
(d) Strong pesticides.

2. 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.

3. Whom did the judge in the animal abuse case attack?
(a) The newspaper writers.
(b) The owners of the puppy mill.
(c) The police.
(d) The animal activists.

4. What finally kills Jensen's aphids?
(a) Insecticides.
(b) Cold water.
(c) Wasps.
(d) Ladybugs.

5. According to Jensen, what do humans do when they fear their needs won't be met?
(a) Make demands.
(b) Get angry.
(c) Become silent.
(d) Become more determined.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jensen think about when he flies?

2. What does Jensen say when he is passed the talking stick?

3. Why is Jensen leery of the talking stick?

4. Why does the mother in the social security office berate her daughter?

5. Why does Jensen believe his father continued to call him?

(see the answer key)

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