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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is not among the things children are taught to identify at an early age?
(a) Animals.
(b) Plants.
(c) Rival tribe members.
(d) Insects.

2. Which of the following is not one of the items made by the tribe?
(a) Baskets.
(b) Hammocks.
(c) Arrows.
(d) Sleeping mats.

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

4. What may happen to visitors upon entering the village?
(a) Are embraced heartily.
(b) Get killed.
(c) Examined for weapons.
(d) Are presented with gifts.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which group tends to have the largest tribes?

2. The term "brother" is often used to describe:

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

4. Who/what did the twins capture?

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

(see the answer key)

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