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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Bisaasi-teri tribe of Kaobawa live at the confluence of which two rivers?
(a) Mavaca and Portugeusa.
(b) Ventuari and Tucoyo.
(c) Apure and Orinoco.
(d) Orinoco and Mavaca.

2. There is no word in the Yanomamo language for:
(a) Rivalry.
(b) Enjoyment.
(c) Peace.
(d) Love.

3. Boys are taught to be:
(a) Vengeful.
(b) Sympathetic.
(c) Peacemakers.
(d) Fierce.

4. Smaller tribes are referred to as:
(a) Under tribes.
(b) Splinters.
(c) Lesser tribes.
(d) Suburbs.

5. The sacrifice of what proves manhood?
(a) Virginity.
(b) Goat.
(c) Tribal leader.
(d) Name.

6. How many gourds are used in the ritual?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 6.
(d) 2.

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

8. What is one main chore for girls?
(a) Fetching water.
(b) Learning to count.
(c) Tending to elderly.
(d) Making arrows.

9. Men often practice which of the following with children?
(a) Raids.
(b) Calling spirits.
(c) Smoking drugs.
(d) Ritual dance.

10. How many hours per day do the members of the tribe work?
(a) 6.
(b) 8.
(c) 3.
(d) 9.

11. What is a favored pastime of the tribe?
(a) Storytelling.
(b) Fishing.
(c) Taking hallucinogenic drugs.
(d) Hunting.

12. What is maize?
(a) An ancient god.
(b) Corn.
(c) Wheat.
(d) A type of shoe.

13. Which is not among the vegetarian foods coveted by the Yanomamo?
(a) Insects.
(b) Tadpoles.
(c) Palm hearts.
(d) Lizards.

14. It is important for children to learn about which of the following at a young age?
(a) Nature.
(b) Revenge.
(c) Brotherly love.
(d) Superstition.

15. What is the first month of the dry season?
(a) December.
(b) June.
(c) September.
(d) March.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Yanomamo word for "brother-in-law?"

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

3. How many seasons exist in the lives of the Yanomamo?

4. What is the last month of the dry season?

5. What is a shabono?

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