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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Despite scant clothing, Chagnon refers to the people as being:
(a) Rigid.
(b) Modest.
(c) Reserved.
(d) Puritanical.

2. Typically, what is the largest number of people that live in a Yanomamo village?
(a) 75.
(b) 250.
(c) 100.
(d) 300.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kaobawa want to give to his brother?

2. Typically, what is the smallest number of people that live in a Yanomamo village?

3. Which is not among the vegetarian foods coveted by the Yanomamo?

4. What word best describes the Yanomamo language?

5. Hallucinogens are created from what part of the plant?

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