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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Bisaasi-teri tribe of Kaobawa live at the confluence of which two rivers?
(a) Ventuari and Tucoyo.
(b) Mavaca and Portugeusa.
(c) Apure and Orinoco.
(d) Orinoco and Mavaca.

2. What is an important part of the tribe's mythology?
(a) Mischief.
(b) Rivalry.
(c) Women.
(d) Sex.

3. Most of the clearing in the garden is done using which tool?
(a) Scythe.
(b) Axe.
(c) Hoe.
(d) Rake.

4. The mortality rate is high for which sector of the tribe?
(a) Infants.
(b) Women.
(c) Men.
(d) Teens.

5. What is avoided by the tribe?
(a) White men.
(b) Rivers.
(c) Mountains.
(d) Jungle.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Without tobacco" translates to the word:

2. This group also has a larger than average share of which of the following?

3. What is the name for a person's animal counterpart?

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

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

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