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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which two tribesmen are related?
(a) Rerebawa and Hukoshadadama.
(b) Kaobawa and Dedeheiwa.
(c) Hukoshadadama and Dedeheiwa.
(d) Moawa and Rerebawa.

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

3. Where was the warrior shot?
(a) Back.
(b) Hip.
(c) Chest.
(d) Arm.

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

5. What are tribes apt to do to gain peace?
(a) Steal.
(b) Offer gifts.
(c) Lie.
(d) Move.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word can be used to describe tribes that do trade women?

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

3. According to the Yanomamo, how many alternatives are there to warfare?

4. What was the cause of death?

5. What is often expected in exchange for assistance from another tribe?

(see the answer key)

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