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How to use bone or shell whistles for communication - Exam
Contributed by: Bryan
  • 1. What is the primary function of bone or shell whistles?
A) Hunting
B) Decoration
C) Communication
D) Tool making
  • 2. What determines the pitch of a bone or shell whistle?
A) Age
B) Color
C) Material
D) Size and shape
  • 3. How is sound produced in a bone or shell whistle?
A) Shaking the whistle
B) Blowing air across an edge
C) Rubbing the whistle
D) Striking the whistle
  • 4. What kind of messages might whistles be used to transmit?
A) Warnings and calls
B) Prayers
C) Songs
D) Stories
  • 5. In what type of environment are whistles most effective?
A) Dense forests
B) Open plains
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) Experimenting with breath control
B) Adding water to the whistle
C) Using a tuning fork
D) Holding the whistle differently
  • 8. What is a potential disadvantage of using whistles for communication?
A) Limited range
B) Requires electricity
C) Can be used underwater
D) Unlimited battery life
  • 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) Writing a letter
B) Playing a lullaby
C) Conducting an orchestra
D) Signaling for help
  • 11. What is a method for waterproofing a bone whistle?
A) Freezing the whistle
B) Applying beeswax
C) Covering it in paper
D) Boiling the whistle
  • 12. How do you adjust breath to change the sound of a whistle?
A) Changing air pressure
B) Closing one eye
C) Changing mouth shape
D) Holding the whistle closer
  • 13. What's a common shape for a shell whistle?
A) Conch
B) Pyramid
C) Cube
D) Cylinder
  • 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) Weight
B) Color
C) Temperature
D) Blockages
  • 16. What kind of animals could be attracted to whistle sounds?
A) Birds
B) Sharks
C) Elephants
D) Spiders
  • 17. In what culture would you most likely find bone whistles used?
A) Underwater civilizations
B) Space stations
C) Indigenous groups
D) Modern cities
  • 18. What action can help produce a clearer sound?
A) Burning the whistle
B) Ignoring the whistle
C) Cleaning the whistle
D) Burying the whistle
  • 19. What environmental factor affects the whistle's reach?
A) Smell
B) Color
C) Wind
D) Taste
  • 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) Naturally hollow
B) Transparent
C) Magnetic
D) Edible
  • 22. What is a good practice for whistle usage?
A) Occasional use
B) Constant blowing
C) Regular practice
D) Never using it
  • 23. When might a long, drawn-out whistle sound mean something?
A) Lunch time
B) Happy song
C) Distress call
D) Greeting
  • 24. What can make a whistle's sound muffled?
A) Sharpness
B) Moisture
C) Brightness
D) Smoothness
  • 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) Speed
B) Clarity
C) Length
D) Loudness
  • 27. What tool can be used to bore holes into bone for a whistle?
A) Hammer
B) Needle
C) Spoon
D) Awl
  • 28. What might affect whistle sounds in different locations?
A) Numbers
B) Flowers
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) Burying it
B) Leaving it out in the sun
C) Never using it
D) Regular cleaning
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