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