How to use bone or shell whistles for communication - Exam
  • 1. What is the primary function of bone or shell whistles?
A) Decoration
B) Hunting
C) Tool making
D) Communication
  • 2. What determines the pitch of a bone or shell whistle?
A) Material
B) Age
C) Color
D) Size and shape
  • 3. How is sound produced in a bone or shell whistle?
A) Blowing air across an edge
B) Rubbing the whistle
C) Striking the whistle
D) Shaking the whistle
  • 4. What kind of messages might whistles be used to transmit?
A) Prayers
B) Warnings and calls
C) Stories
D) Songs
  • 5. In what type of environment are whistles most effective?
A) Dense forests
B) Underground
C) Deserts
D) Open plains
  • 6. What is a common material for whistles, besides bone and shell?
A) Metal
B) Wood
C) Plastic
D) Glass
  • 7. What is the best way to practice controlling the pitch of a whistle?
A) Holding the whistle differently
B) Using a tuning fork
C) Experimenting with breath control
D) Adding water to the whistle
  • 8. What is a potential disadvantage of using whistles for communication?
A) Requires electricity
B) Can be used underwater
C) Unlimited battery life
D) Limited range
  • 9. What can alter the sound of a whistle?
A) Storing it improperly
B) Adding holes
C) Painting it
D) Changing its color
  • 10. Which scenario would best illustrate the use of a whistle?
A) Conducting an orchestra
B) Signaling for help
C) Playing a lullaby
D) Writing a letter
  • 11. What is a method for waterproofing a bone whistle?
A) Boiling the whistle
B) Applying beeswax
C) Covering it in paper
D) Freezing the whistle
  • 12. How do you adjust breath to change the sound of a whistle?
A) Changing air pressure
B) Holding the whistle closer
C) Closing one eye
D) Changing mouth shape
  • 13. What's a common shape for a shell whistle?
A) Cube
B) Pyramid
C) Conch
D) Cylinder
  • 14. What is a benefit of carrying a whistle?
A) Currency
B) Emergency signal
C) Food
D) Weapon
  • 15. If your whistle stops working, what is the first thing you should check?
A) Temperature
B) Blockages
C) Weight
D) Color
  • 16. What kind of animals could be attracted to whistle sounds?
A) Elephants
B) Spiders
C) Sharks
D) Birds
  • 17. In what culture would you most likely find bone whistles used?
A) Underwater civilizations
B) Modern cities
C) Space stations
D) Indigenous groups
  • 18. What action can help produce a clearer sound?
A) Burying the whistle
B) Cleaning the whistle
C) Ignoring the whistle
D) Burning the whistle
  • 19. What environmental factor affects the whistle's reach?
A) Smell
B) Color
C) Taste
D) Wind
  • 20. What preparation is helpful when learning whistle codes?
A) Predefined signals
B) Random sounds
C) Improvisation
D) No preparation
  • 21. Why are shells useful as whistles?
A) Magnetic
B) Transparent
C) Edible
D) Naturally hollow
  • 22. What is a good practice for whistle usage?
A) Constant blowing
B) Occasional use
C) Never using it
D) Regular practice
  • 23. When might a long, drawn-out whistle sound mean something?
A) Distress call
B) Greeting
C) Lunch time
D) Happy song
  • 24. What can make a whistle's sound muffled?
A) Smoothness
B) Sharpness
C) Moisture
D) Brightness
  • 25. How should you hold the whistle for optimal sound?
A) Blocking all holes
B) Covering it entirely
C) Loosely
D) Firmly but not blocking holes
  • 26. What is the most important aspect of communicating with whistles?
A) Clarity
B) Speed
C) Length
D) Loudness
  • 27. What tool can be used to bore holes into bone for a whistle?
A) Hammer
B) Spoon
C) Needle
D) Awl
  • 28. What might affect whistle sounds in different locations?
A) Colors
B) Flowers
C) Numbers
D) Echoes
  • 29. How to find the correct location for the whistle hole?
A) Use a blueprint
B) Always in the middle
C) Consult a witch doctor
D) Trial and error
  • 30. How to keep the whistle sanitary?
A) Never using it
B) Leaving it out in the sun
C) Burying it
D) Regular cleaning
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