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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which hallucinogen is commonly used by tribal members?
(a) Opium.
(b) Hisiomo.
(c) Justifica.
(d) Cannabis.

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

3. Chagnon often has difficulty finding which of the following?
(a) Food.
(b) Tobacco.
(c) Place to sleep.
(d) Guide.

4. What item causes Bahimi to kill an infant?
(a) Evil spirits.
(b) Superstition.
(c) Tribal law.
(d) Milk.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a shabono?

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

3. What is often expected in exchange for assistance from another tribe?

4. What is avoided by the tribe?

5. Smaller tribes are referred to as:

(see the answer key)

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