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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What adjective is often used to describe tribal women?
(a) Rude.
(b) Submissive.
(c) Arrogant.
(d) Clumsy.

2. What is maize?
(a) Corn.
(b) A type of shoe.
(c) Wheat.
(d) An ancient god.

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

4. What is the name of one of the smaller tribes Chagnon wants to visit?
(a) Shamatari.
(b) Kanawaha.
(c) Bisaasi-teri.
(d) Shiitake.

5. Which edible substance is not used for food?
(a) Turtle eggs.
(b) Cats.
(c) Arrow cane.
(d) Rhubarb.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who/what did the twins capture?

3. What is done with the ashes of the dead?

4. Clothing for the Yanomamo consists mainly of which of the following?

5. Typically, what is the largest number of people that live in a Yanomamo village?

(see the answer key)

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