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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The term "brother" is often used to describe:
(a) Cousins.
(b) Other non-related men.
(c) Wild cats.
(d) Uncles.

2. What is often attributed to neighboring and/or rival tribes?
(a) Unexpected rainfall.
(b) Witchcraft.
(c) Calling down the moon.
(d) Pestilence.

3. What item is put into the care of the men?
(a) Plantain soup.
(b) War paint.
(c) Weapons preparation.
(d) Fire building.

4. How many seasons exist in the lives of the Yanomamo?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

5. Men who have killed are often rewarded with which of the following?
(a) Goats.
(b) Extra food.
(c) Wives.
(d) Children.

Short Answer Questions

1. A raid is considered to be successful if how many of one's own people are killed?

2. "Without tobacco" translates to the word:

3. What is avoided by the tribe?

4. Chagnon refers to adults over which age losing a parent, sibling or child?

5. What was the new name given to Chagnon?

(see the answer key)

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