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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is a common gift from one tribe to another during relocation?
(a) Tobacco.
(b) Plants.
(c) Monkeys.
(d) Curare.

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

3. Which is not among the vegetarian foods coveted by the Yanomamo?
(a) Insects.
(b) Lizards.
(c) Palm hearts.
(d) Tadpoles.

4. This group also has a larger than average share of which of the following?
(a) Modern tools.
(b) Abducted women.
(c) Children.
(d) Root crops.

5. Which edible substance is not used for food?
(a) Turtle eggs.
(b) Cats.
(c) Rhubarb.
(d) Arrow cane.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Without tobacco" translates to the word:

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

3. Despite scant clothing, Chagnon refers to the people as being:

4. What fiber is most commonly used by the tribes?

5. Most wars fought by the tribes involve which of the following?

(see the answer key)

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