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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 27and 28, pp. 293-306.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the ravine's sides covered with, that make it dangerous going down and up?
(a) Reeds.
(b) Sailors from their ship.
(c) Natives on the lookout.
(d) Totems.

2. How is the fish catch divided among the Typees?
(a) The people keep the fish they catch.
(b) The fish are divided into portions for everyone.
(c) The catch is divided according to who has put in the most work fishing.
(d) People keep their own catch, but give a percentage to the elderly and poor.

3. On whom does Tommo say the Typees practice cannibalism?
(a) Adulterers.
(b) Wayward youth.
(c) Enemies killed in battle.
(d) Europeans.

4. What does Tommo say is the Typees' one outlet for aggression?
(a) Warfare with the Happars.
(b) Warfare with the Europeans.
(c) Cannibalism.
(d) Execution of criminals.

5. What does Tommo find is in short supply on the island?
(a) Wild boar.
(b) Breadfruit.
(c) Salt.
(d) Gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do people own individually?

2. What does Tommo compare to the Typees' cannibalism?

3. Where do the sailors set up their hut?

4. Where is private property a Typee practice?

5. What does Kory-Kory bring to Tommo to add variety to his diet?

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