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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. A feast must include which of the following?
(a) Wine and music.
(b) Meat and vegetables.
(c) Vegetables and plantains.
(d) Meat and fresh water.

3. Which is the first tribe referenced in Chapter 7?
(a) Mishimishimabowei-teri tribe.
(b) Motawa tribe.
(c) Bisaasi-teri tribe.
(d) Hukoshadadama tribe.

4. Rerebawa is known to be which of the following?
(a) Orator.
(b) Shaman.
(c) Hunter.
(d) Medicine man.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What word can be used to describe tribes that do trade women?

2. Missionaries are most likely to have which item?

3. Which adjective best describes Chagnon's opinion about the continued pristine condition of some villages?

4. What is often attributed to neighboring and/or rival tribes?

5. One tribe is almost always _______ to/with another.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Chagnon compare Kaobawa and Moawa?

2. What major event had great impact on the culture? Why?

3. Explain how food fits into the typical trading scenario.

4. What percentage of adult males have killed once? More than once?

5. What is the reaction of one of the tribal members regarding Chagnon's census?

6. What are some alternate names for the Mishimishimabowei-teri tribe?

7. What are the most common reasons for declaring war?

8. How many people has Moawa killed? How is he viewed by his people?

9. What has changed about medical care for the Yanomamo?

10. Explain how violence affects various members of the tribe.

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