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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many seasons exist in the lives of the Yanomamo?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

2. What fiber is most commonly used by the tribes?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Reeds.
(c) Soft wood.
(d) Wool.

3. What is most common for men?
(a) Dysentery.
(b) Bad teeth.
(c) Malaria.
(d) Violent death.

4. What food is commonly used in ritual?
(a) Plantain.
(b) Chocolate.
(c) Thyme.
(d) Papaya.

5. What is the name for a person's animal counterpart?
(a) Noreshi.
(b) Familiar.
(c) Noakini.
(d) Maharishi.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item causes Bahimi to kill an infant?

2. What is a "shabori?"

3. What is a shabono?

4. Despite scant clothing, Chagnon refers to the people as being:

5. According to the Yanomamo, how many layers are there in the cosmos?

(see the answer key)

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