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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What food is commonly consumed by the tribe?
(a) Coconuts.
(b) Plantains.
(c) Papaya.
(d) Poi.

2. What is the first thing a neighboring tribe does upon entering a village?
(a) Sniff out potential enemies.
(b) Offer food.
(c) Strike a pose.
(d) Present gifts.

3. Most wars fought by the tribes involve which of the following?
(a) Disrespect.
(b) Hunting ground.
(c) Women.
(d) Land.

4. According to the Yanomamo, how many alternatives are there to warfare?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

5. "Without tobacco" translates to the word:
(a) Joyous.
(b) Meager.
(c) Poor.
(d) Sorrowful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Smaller tribes are referred to as:

2. Chagnon often gave a child medicine for which ailment?

3. There is no word in the Yanomamo language for:

4. What percentage of men have only killed once?

5. What fiber is most commonly used by the tribes?

(see the answer key)

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