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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Storing people in a tree assists:
(a) Nothing.
(b) Avoidance of animal feasting.
(c) Natural decomposition.
(d) The connection with tree spirits.

2. Who tends to cook most of the food for the feasts?
(a) Women.
(b) Children.
(c) Neighbors.
(d) Men.

3. What item causes Bahimi to kill an infant?
(a) Tribal law.
(b) Evil spirits.
(c) Milk.
(d) Superstition.

4. What fiber is most commonly used by the tribes?
(a) Reeds.
(b) Cotton.
(c) Soft wood.
(d) Wool.

5. Who is not allowed to eat the "choice foods?"
(a) Animals.
(b) Children.
(c) Women.
(d) Hunters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an important part of the tribe's mythology?

2. The tribes have a tendency toward:

3. Smaller tribes are referred to as:

4. What plays a major role in the lives of the Yanomamo?

5. Which is not one of the main reasons to form alliances?

(see the answer key)

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