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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Typically, what is the smallest number of people that live in a Yanomamo village?
(a) 50.
(b) 40.
(c) 25.
(d) 10.

2. What are the two types of cannibalism?
(a) High cannibalism and low cannibalism.
(b) Inner cannibalism and Outer cannibalism.
(c) Exocannibalism and endocannibalism.
(d) Axicannibalism and egricannibalism.

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

4. What is a favored pastime of the tribe?
(a) Fishing.
(b) Hunting.
(c) Taking hallucinogenic drugs.
(d) Storytelling.

5. According to the Yanomamo, how many layers are there in the cosmos?
(a) 4.
(b) 7.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. Most wars fought by the tribes involve which of the following?

2. Storing people in a tree assists:

3. What is the name for a male spirit?

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

5. Chagnon often has difficulty finding which of the following?

(see the answer key)

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