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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Each village of capable of what?
(a) Sustaining itself.
(b) Contacting the dead.
(c) Warfare.
(d) Basket weaving.

2. Which is not among the vegetarian foods coveted by the Yanomamo?
(a) Tadpoles.
(b) Palm hearts.
(c) Insects.
(d) Lizards.

3. Who is charged with protecting an abused woman?
(a) Shaman.
(b) Sisters.
(c) Brothers.
(d) Fathers.

4. What is the first thing a neighboring tribe does upon entering a village?
(a) Strike a pose.
(b) Present gifts.
(c) Sniff out potential enemies.
(d) Offer food.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another name for "Amahiri-teri?"

2. Smaller tribes are referred to as:

3. There is no word in the Yanomamo language for:

4. What is maize?

5. It is important for children to learn about which of the following at a young age?

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