A Language Older Than Words Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

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 B

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 Seeking a Third Way.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What characterizes the Semai people?
(a) They are considered fighters.
(b) They don't fight.
(c) They are violent.
(d) They believe in corporal punishment.

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

3. How does Jensen indicate that our culture uses God?
(a) As a way to encourage humans.
(b) As a way to control humans.
(c) As a way to make humans better.
(d) As a way to punish humans.

4. What does Jensen do for a living?
(a) Paints.
(b) Travels.
(c) Writes.
(d) Teaches.

5. What is thought without experience?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Nonsense.
(c) Religion.
(d) Scientific reasoning.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what Indian tribe is Jeannette Armstrong?

2. Who introduced Jensen to the idea of silencing?

3. According to Jensen, on what belief is the entire culture based?

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

5. What did Jensen's father say after he had beat someone?

(see the answer key)

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