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. In what sport does Jensen participate?
(a) Running.
(b) Handball.
(c) High jumping.
(d) Softball.

2. Why is Jensen leery of the talking stick?
(a) He is afraid he will be laughed at.
(b) He is uncomfortable talking in public.
(c) He doesn't want to tell what he really feels.
(d) The person using it is not a traditional Indian.

3. According to Jensen, what does strange things to a person's mind?
(a) Isolation.
(b) Abuse.
(c) Hunger.
(d) Thirst.

4. What does Jensen indicate is the key to interspecies communication?
(a) Getting on their level.
(b) Learning the other species' language.
(c) Opening one's mind.
(d) Believing that it is possible.

5. What does Jensen list as one of the weapons used against the aboriginal people?
(a) Bow and arrow.
(b) The press.
(c) The penis.
(d) Guns.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Bruce Stewart feel for his mother because of his school experience?

2. What characterizes the Semai people?

3. For what reason were the Arawaks exterminated?

4. What activity does Jensen dream that he is doing?

5. Who was Jensen's hero as a child?

(see the answer key)

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