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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the last month of the dry season?
(a) September.
(b) March.
(c) June.
(d) April.

2. What is the name of the tribe's nearest neighbors?
(a) Yakeena.
(b) Maori.
(c) Ye'kwana.
(d) Kanawaha.

3. "Without tobacco" translates to the word:
(a) Poor.
(b) Meager.
(c) Sorrowful.
(d) Joyous.

4. What is maize?
(a) An ancient god.
(b) A type of shoe.
(c) Wheat.
(d) Corn.

5. Most wars fought by the tribes involve which of the following?
(a) Hunting ground.
(b) Land.
(c) Disrespect.
(d) Women.

Short Answer Questions

1. What food is commonly consumed by the tribe?

2. What is often expected in exchange for assistance from another tribe?

3. Chagnon often has difficulty finding which of the following?

4. How many seasons exist in the lives of the Yanomamo?

5. Which is not among the vegetarian foods coveted by the Yanomamo?

(see the answer key)

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