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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Men who are afraid often find excuses to return to the village after how many days at war?
(a) 2-5.
(b) 1-2.
(c) 5-7.
(d) 3-4.

2. Who is not allowed to eat the "choice foods?"
(a) Hunters.
(b) Animals.
(c) Women.
(d) Children.

3. What is a favored pastime of the tribe?
(a) Storytelling.
(b) Hunting.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Taking hallucinogenic drugs.

4. Despite scant clothing, Chagnon refers to the people as being:
(a) Reserved.
(b) Puritanical.
(c) Modest.
(d) Rigid.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is often expected in exchange for assistance from another tribe?

2. What adjective is often used to describe tribal women?

3. Most of the clearing in the garden is done using which tool?

4. Chagnon often gave a child medicine for which ailment?

5. It is important for children to learn about which of the following at a young age?

(see the answer key)

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