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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What adjective best describes older women?
(a) Caring.
(b) Doting.
(c) Anti-social.
(d) Caustic.

3. Which weapon is seldom used?
(a) Club.
(b) Hatchet.
(c) Spear.
(d) Knife.

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

5. Chagnon disagrees that killers are given which of the following?
(a) Reverence.
(b) Punishment.
(c) Special stature.
(d) Rewards.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is maize?

2. When approaching an enemy, raiders tend to avoid which of the following?

3. Men often practice which of the following with children?

4. Men who are afraid often find excuses to return to the village after how many days at war?

5. Who explains the way a successful raid is determined?

(see the answer key)

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