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