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. Nollman says that his ___________ seem to become listless when he goes away.
(a) Family.
(b) Plants.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Cats.

2. By what means does Jensen not get the meat that he eats?
(a) Buying.
(b) Raising.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Hunting.

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

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

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

6. Why does Jensen enjoy his economics classes?
(a) He doesn't take them seriously.
(b) He doesn't enjoy them.
(c) He understands the concepts.
(d) He likes money.

7. To what does Jensen compare the urge to destroy?
(a) Human nature.
(b) Poisoned meat.
(c) Modern culture.
(d) Poisoned water.

8. What is the original meaning of the word economics?
(a) Study of stocks and bonds.
(b) Science of finance.
(c) Science of household management.
(d) Management of money.

9. In what does Jensen say his economic books should be written?
(a) Sweat.
(b) Blood.
(c) Red ink.
(d) Blue ink.

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

11. What does the Dreamgiver show Jensen about the future?
(a) Joy.
(b) Perfection.
(c) Blackness.
(d) Light.

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

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

14. Where do the Maori people live?
(a) New Zealand.
(b) Australia.
(c) England.
(d) Austria.

15. How many people speak out against violence in disciplining children on the radio talk show that Jensen listens to?
(a) All the callers.
(b) Ten.
(c) Two
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the essence of silencing?

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

4. Who introduced Jensen to the idea of silencing?

5. With what is Lake Coeur d'Alene contaminated?

(see the answer keys)

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