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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the last month of the dry season?
(a) June.
(b) September.
(c) March.
(d) April.

2. What percentage of male deaths is the result of violence?
(a) 35%.
(b) 45%.
(c) 65%.
(d) 25%.

3. What was the cause of death?
(a) Respiratory infection.
(b) Bit by a poisonous snake.
(c) Heart attack.
(d) Murdered in raid.

4. Smaller tribes are referred to as:
(a) Suburbs.
(b) Lesser tribes.
(c) Splinters.
(d) Under tribes.

5. What would result from Chagnon not visiting all tribes?
(a) Incomplete census.
(b) Lopsided research.
(c) Incorrect documentation.
(d) Unfair advantage.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the Yanomamo word for "brother-in-law?"

3. Who must accept the presence of the visitors?

4. Larger villages are known for having secret:

5. Who explains the way a successful raid is determined?

(see the answer key)

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