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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is charged with protecting an abused woman?
(a) Shaman.
(b) Sisters.
(c) Brothers.
(d) Fathers.

2. Which animal is least desired as food?
(a) Snake.
(b) Grub.
(c) Armadillo.
(d) Monkey.

3. What is a common occurrence in the tribe?
(a) Runaways.
(b) Arranged marriage.
(c) Castration.
(d) Euthanasia.

4. Typically, what is the smallest number of people that live in a Yanomamo village?
(a) 40.
(b) 10.
(c) 50.
(d) 25.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which edible substance is not used for food?

2. What food is commonly used in ritual?

3. Villages may be so far apart that it takes how many days to reach them on foot?

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

5. What is the name of the tribe's nearest neighbors?

(see the answer key)

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