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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Without tobacco" translates to the word:
(a) Meager.
(b) Joyous.
(c) Sorrowful.
(d) Poor.

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

3. What word best describes the Yanomamo language?
(a) Confusing.
(b) Complex.
(c) Simple.
(d) Nonexistent.

4. Which hallucinogen is commonly used by tribal members?
(a) Cannabis.
(b) Justifica.
(c) Opium.
(d) Hisiomo.

5. What item is commonly shared in the tribe?
(a) Clothing.
(b) Food.
(c) Women.
(d) Water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What overcomes Chagnon on the first day in the field?

2. What item causes Bahimi to kill an infant?

3. Villages may be so far apart that it takes how many days to reach them on foot?

4. How many hours per day do the members of the tribe work?

5. What is avoided by the tribe?

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