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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which word is often used to describe tribe members?
(a) Liars.
(b) Hypocrites.
(c) Tramps.
(d) Beggars.

2. How long are the chosen submitted to fasting?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 1 week.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 3 days.

3. What ability is granted to the male animal counterpart?
(a) It can be transferred.
(b) It can disappear.
(c) It can live underwater.
(d) It can fly.

4. Typically, what is the largest number of people that live in a Yanomamo village?
(a) 75.
(b) 250.
(c) 100.
(d) 300.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What fiber is most commonly used by the tribes?

2. What overcomes Chagnon on the first day in the field?

3. Which animal is least desired as food?

4. Who are the legendary twins?

5. What is a shabono?

(see the answer key)

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