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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which group tends to have the largest tribes?
(a) Highlanders.
(b) Lowlanders.
(c) Lower Tribes.
(d) Upper Tribes.

2. Which animal is least desired as food?
(a) Grub.
(b) Monkey.
(c) Snake.
(d) Armadillo.

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

4. How many hours per day do the members of the tribe work?
(a) 8.
(b) 6.
(c) 3.
(d) 9.

5. What does Kaobawa want to give to his brother?
(a) Goat.
(b) Talisman.
(c) Wife.
(d) Child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What plays a major role in the lives of the Yanomamo?

2. What is the name of the tribe's nearest neighbors?

3. The Bisaasi-teri tribe of Kaobawa live at the confluence of which two rivers?

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

5. Chagnon quickly realizes he may have to abandon which task?

(see the answer key)

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