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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What hallucinogen is consumed by tribe members after the period of fasting?
(a) Ebene.
(b) Hemp.
(c) Opium.
(d) Jusitia.

2. What is the name of Chagnon's helper?
(a) Koamashima.
(b) Kaobawa.
(c) Keneisha.
(d) Reewaba.

3. What is avoided by the tribe?
(a) White men.
(b) Jungle.
(c) Mountains.
(d) Rivers.

4. What is most common for men?
(a) Violent death.
(b) Dysentery.
(c) Bad teeth.
(d) Malaria.

5. The Yanomamo are well known for:
(a) Embellishment.
(b) Passivity.
(c) Spiritualism.
(d) Honesty.

Short Answer Questions

1. For the tribes everything is put into which two categories?

2. Who/what did the twins capture?

3. What is the name for a person's animal counterpart?

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

5. What is the name of one of the smaller tribes Chagnon wants to visit?

(see the answer key)

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