A Language Older Than Words Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Derrick Jensen
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A Language Older Than Words Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Derrick Jensen
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Jensen's hero as a child?
(a) The president.
(b) Lawrence of Arabia.
(c) His father.
(d) Superman.

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

3. What happens after the mice in the barn are killed?
(a) Jensen finds mice in his house.
(b) Jensen finds bees in his house.
(c) Jensen finds mice droppings on his porch.
(d) Jensen finds mice droppings in his bathroom.

4. What types of books were Jensen's family members allowed to read on the Sabbath?
(a) The Bible or Bible commentaries only.
(b) Any type of books they wanted to read.
(c) Mysteries.
(d) Books about the Bible or nature.

5. Whom did Jensen's father not beat?
(a) His wife
(b) Those who didn't deserve it.
(c) His family.
(d) Those who deserved it.

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

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

8. According to Jensen, on what belief is the entire culture based?
(a) The earth is inanimate.
(b) People are honest.
(c) The earth is alive.
(d) People are blind.

9. When does Jensen say that his conversation with the coyotes began?
(a) 1997.
(b) 1994.
(c) 1995.
(d) 1996.

10. What causes Jensen's dog to die?
(a) Coyote.
(b) Poison.
(c) Old age.
(d) Stroke.

11. What does the homeless man who sees Jensen digging in the trash offer him?
(a) Money for food.
(b) A place to stay.
(c) Part of his dinner.
(d) The address to a shelter.

12. What is there room for in the world of economics?
(a) Money.
(b) Love.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Joy.

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

14. What does Jensen say is the point of life?
(a) To accumulate wealth.
(b) To seek happiness.
(c) To honor life.
(d) To gain control over the world.

15. What does the Maori word "whenua" mean?
(a) Planet.
(b) Ownership.
(c) Earth.
(d) Soil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What types of people have hurt women the most?

2. According to Jensen, what do humans do when they fear their needs won't be met?

3. What finally kills Jensen's aphids?

4. For what reason were the Arawaks exterminated?

5. Where do the Maori people live?

(see the answer keys)

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