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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Women are seldom allowed to use which item?
(a) Outhouse.
(b) Makeup.
(c) Blankets.
(d) Pots.

4. What is maize?
(a) Wheat.
(b) An ancient god.
(c) A type of shoe.
(d) Corn.

5. The mortality rate is high for which sector of the tribe?
(a) Men.
(b) Women.
(c) Infants.
(d) Teens.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is a common gift from one tribe to another during relocation?

2. What is the name of Chagnon's helper?

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

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

5. What is most common for men?

(see the answer key)

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