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