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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The Bisaasi-teri tribe of Kaobawa live at the confluence of which two rivers?
(a) Mavaca and Portugeusa.
(b) Apure and Orinoco.
(c) Orinoco and Mavaca.
(d) Ventuari and Tucoyo.

3. Most wars fought by the tribes involve which of the following?
(a) Land.
(b) Disrespect.
(c) Hunting ground.
(d) Women.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first month of the dry season?

2. Which hallucinogen is commonly used by tribal members?

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

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

5. How many seasons exist in the lives of the Yanomamo?

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