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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What overcomes Chagnon on the first day in the field?
(a) Scurvy.
(b) Typhoid.
(c) Dysentery.
(d) Culture shock.

2. According to the Yanomamo, how many layers are there in the cosmos?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 7.
(d) 3.

3. What is the name for a person's animal counterpart?
(a) Maharishi.
(b) Familiar.
(c) Noreshi.
(d) Noakini.

4. What item is commonly shared in the tribe?
(a) Clothing.
(b) Water.
(c) Women.
(d) Food.

5. What is often expected in exchange for assistance from another tribe?
(a) Money.
(b) First born son.
(c) Sex.
(d) Sacrificial goat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Most wars fought by the tribes involve which of the following?

2. Which edible substance is not used for food?

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

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

5. What food is commonly consumed by the tribe?

(see the answer key)

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