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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Men who have killed are often rewarded with which of the following?
(a) Goats.
(b) Children.
(c) Extra food.
(d) Wives.

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

3. The term "brother" is often used to describe:
(a) Cousins.
(b) Other non-related men.
(c) Wild cats.
(d) Uncles.

4. The Bisaasi-teri tribe of Kaobawa live at the confluence of which two rivers?
(a) Orinoco and Mavaca.
(b) Ventuari and Tucoyo.
(c) Apure and Orinoco.
(d) Mavaca and Portugeusa.

5. What is often expected in exchange for assistance from another tribe?
(a) First born son.
(b) Sacrificial goat.
(c) Money.
(d) Sex.

Short Answer Questions

1. What percentage of male deaths is the result of violence?

2. Women are seldom allowed to use which item?

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

4. What is the Yanomamo word for "brother-in-law?"

5. Nearby villagers are often accused of which act?

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