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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Chipewyan Indian children do with the wolf pups?
(a) Played with them.
(b) Ran from them.
(c) Killed them.
(d) Fought with them.

2. Why does the mother in the social security office berate her daughter?
(a) She slapped an infant.
(b) She lost her shoes.
(c) She stole some money.
(d) She had an accident.

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

4. What type of tree is the coyote tree?
(a) A fir tree.
(b) A pine tree.
(c) A pecan tree.
(d) An oak tree.

5. What type of pet did Jensen have as a child?
(a) A turtle.
(b) A goldfish.
(c) A dog.
(d) A cat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jensen list as one of the weapons used against the aboriginal people?

2. In the chapter "Taking A Life" what animal always seems to be getting shafted?

3. Who introduced Jensen to the idea of silencing?

4. What is the main lesson Jensen says he learns in graduate school?

5. What is it that Jensen believes shows the coyotes gratitude for the duck carcass?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Jensen tries to wall off the pain from his foot while jumping?

2. According to Jensen, what is the purpose of silencing?

3. What is the original meaning of the word "economics?"

4. Why does Jensen want to blow up a dam?

5. What dilemma does Jensen say that students face in school?

6. Why did the newspaper journalists believe that the Yanomame Indians were stupid?

7. What does Jensen wonder about the ladybug pupae feel?

8. Describe one of the ways in which Jensen says that humans justify their actions even if these actions are cruel or make no sense.

9. Why does Jensen believe that Jesus was a feminist of sorts?

10. How does Jensen come to be high jumping?

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