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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What overcomes Chagnon on the first day in the field?
(a) Culture shock.
(b) Scurvy.
(c) Typhoid.
(d) Dysentery.

2. What is a common occurrence in the tribe?
(a) Euthanasia.
(b) Runaways.
(c) Castration.
(d) Arranged marriage.

3. Which of the following is not one of the items made by the tribe?
(a) Baskets.
(b) Sleeping mats.
(c) Arrows.
(d) Hammocks.

4. What represents the spirit of a woman?
(a) Wand.
(b) Cup.
(c) Eyes.
(d) Heart.

5. What is the name for a male spirit?
(a) Warlock.
(b) Nashimi.
(c) Seraphim.
(d) Hekura.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kaobawa want to give to his brother?

2. What/who plays an important part in the events?

3. Chagnon quickly realizes he may have to abandon which task?

4. Women are seldom allowed to use which item?

5. How many seasons exist in the lives of the Yanomamo?

(see the answer key)

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