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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is not among the popular root crops?
(a) Manioc.
(b) Sweet potatoes.
(c) Ohina.
(d) Turnips.

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

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

4. Most of the clearing in the garden is done using which tool?
(a) Scythe.
(b) Rake.
(c) Axe.
(d) Hoe.

5. Which word is often used to describe tribe members?
(a) Hypocrites.
(b) Tramps.
(c) Beggars.
(d) Liars.

Short Answer Questions

1. The mortality rate is high for which sector of the tribe?

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

3. What is a shabono?

4. What is the name of one of the smaller tribes Chagnon wants to visit?

5. "Without tobacco" translates to the word:

(see the answer key)

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