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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of connections are possessed by Hukoshadadama?
(a) Genealogical.
(b) Fragile.
(c) Rumored.
(d) Tenuous.

2. What is one reason to borrow food?
(a) Special needs.
(b) Parties.
(c) Abundance.
(d) Illness.

3. Who must accept the presence of the visitors?
(a) Women.
(b) Tribe.
(c) Chieftain.
(d) Shaman.

4. In what year did Chagnon return to the tribes?
(a) 1992.
(b) 1989.
(c) 1985.
(d) 1979.

5. Chagnon believes which of the following is most helpful to the Yanomamo living near the missions?
(a) Learning to use computers.
(b) Developing new skill sets.
(c) Immunity to disease.
(d) Interaction with the outside world.

6. Where was the warrior shot?
(a) Arm.
(b) Back.
(c) Chest.
(d) Hip.

7. What is responsible for promoting strong bonds?
(a) Tribal celebrations.
(b) Exchanging women.
(c) Gifts.
(d) Frequent visits.

8. Brazilian officials ignore all complaints except for which ones?
(a) Theft.
(b) Looting.
(c) Arson.
(d) Rape.

9. What type of behavior is shown by the tribe leader to Chagnon?
(a) Anger.
(b) Friendliness.
(c) Intimidation.
(d) Awkwardness.

10. Which adjective best describes Chagnon's opinion about the continued pristine condition of some villages?
(a) Ridiculous.
(b) Foolish.
(c) Admirable.
(d) Astonishing.

11. What are tribes apt to do to gain peace?
(a) Lie.
(b) Offer gifts.
(c) Steal.
(d) Move.

12. What was the name of Kaobawa's most beloved child?
(a) Reernerva.
(b) Kaobawa.
(c) Ariwari.
(d) Nakirwa.

13. Who has become a powerful person in Chagnon's absence?
(a) Moawa.
(b) Kaobawa.
(c) Hukoshadadama.
(d) Rerebawa.

14. Nearby villagers are often accused of which act?
(a) Theft.
(b) Disrespect.
(c) Sorcery.
(d) Rudeness.

15. What fraction of adults have lost a parent, sibling or child to violence?
(a) 2/3.
(b) 3/4.
(c) 1/2.
(d) 2/5.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event was significant to the Yanomamo?

2. What percentage of men are credited with killing more than one person?

3. What would result from Chagnon not visiting all tribes?

4. Chagnon is surprised to find more people living in what type of situation?

5. What is the hope when trading women?

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