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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What number is estimated by Chagnon of Yanomamo people that have died?
(a) 1500.
(b) 700.
(c) 1100.
(d) 2200.

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

3. What percentage of men are credited with killing more than one person?
(a) 50%.
(b) 20%.
(c) 60%.
(d) 30%.

4. What type of behavior is shown by the tribe leader to Chagnon?
(a) Awkwardness.
(b) Friendliness.
(c) Anger.
(d) Intimidation.

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

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

7. Which is not part of the trading network?
(a) Food.
(b) Women.
(c) Tools.
(d) Water.

8. What event was significant to the Yanomamo?
(a) Cutting down the rainforest.
(b) Hurricane.
(c) Industrial revolution.
(d) Gold rush.

9. What was the name of Kaobawa's most beloved child?
(a) Kaobawa.
(b) Reernerva.
(c) Nakirwa.
(d) Ariwari.

10. The tribes have a tendency toward:
(a) Getting drunk.
(b) Impromptu dancing.
(c) Firewalking.
(d) Violence.

11. What would result from Chagnon not visiting all tribes?
(a) Incomplete census.
(b) Unfair advantage.
(c) Lopsided research.
(d) Incorrect documentation.

12. What is one reason to borrow food?
(a) Abundance.
(b) Special needs.
(c) Illness.
(d) Parties.

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

14. Which of the following is not an alternative?
(a) Duels.
(b) Club fights.
(c) Side slapping.
(d) Chest pounding.

15. What is the name of the warrior that was shot?
(a) Dedeheiwa.
(b) Hukoshadadama.
(c) Wadoshewa.
(d) Moawa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is not one of the main reasons to form alliances?

2. Nearby villagers are often accused of which act?

3. What percentage of male deaths is the result of violence?

4. Missionaries are most likely to have which item?

5. What is traded between Yanomamo and foreigners?

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