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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is not among the possessions of a "wealthy" woman?
(a) Hatchet.
(b) Tools.
(c) Machete.
(d) Puka shells.

2. Rerebawa is known to be which of the following?
(a) Orator.
(b) Hunter.
(c) Medicine man.
(d) Shaman.

3. What was the new name given to Chagnon?
(a) Mishmashabow-ter.
(b) Dedahiega.
(c) Mishimishimabowei-ter.
(d) Wawishauja.

4. What word best describes the Yanomamo language?
(a) Confusing.
(b) Complex.
(c) Nonexistent.
(d) Simple.

5. Storing people in a tree assists:
(a) Natural decomposition.
(b) The connection with tree spirits.
(c) Avoidance of animal feasting.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What/who plays an important part in the events?

2. What overcomes Chagnon on the first day in the field?

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

4. What kind of connections are possessed by Hukoshadadama?

5. Men often create effigies made out of what material?

(see the answer key)

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