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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) 2200.
(c) 700.
(d) 1100.

2. What is not often returned immediately?
(a) Borrowed items.
(b) Money.
(c) Exchange gifts.
(d) Affection.

3. In what year did Chagnon return to the tribes?
(a) 1985.
(b) 1979.
(c) 1989.
(d) 1992.

4. How is the leader described by Chagnon?
(a) Peaceful.
(b) Benevolent.
(c) Disinterested.
(d) Dictator.

5. Chagnon is surprised to find more people living in what type of situation?
(a) Larger cities.
(b) Hotels.
(c) Huts.
(d) Family homes.

6. What may happen to visitors upon entering the village?
(a) Are presented with gifts.
(b) Examined for weapons.
(c) Get killed.
(d) Are embraced heartily.

7. Who is the leader of the tribe?
(a) Hukoshadadama.
(b) Kaobawa.
(c) Dedeheiwa.
(d) Moawa.

8. What kind of connections are possessed by Hukoshadadama?
(a) Genealogical.
(b) Rumored.
(c) Tenuous.
(d) Fragile.

9. Brazilian officials ignore all complaints except for which ones?
(a) Arson.
(b) Rape.
(c) Looting.
(d) Theft.

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

11. Kaobawa's presence suggests what?
(a) Apology.
(b) Remorse.
(c) Alliance.
(d) Intimidation.

12. Which is not a time when violence tends to break out?
(a) During trading expeditions.
(b) During visits.
(c) During exchanges.
(d) During feasts.

13. Nearby villagers are often accused of which act?
(a) Theft.
(b) Rudeness.
(c) Sorcery.
(d) Disrespect.

14. What adjective describes the neighbors as they wait for acceptance?
(a) Bored.
(b) Eager.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Impatient.

15. Who explains the way a successful raid is determined?
(a) Shamatari.
(b) Kaobawa.
(c) Chagnon.
(d) Kanawaha.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which tribesman had died in the interim?

2. The theft of what type of food is cause for warfare?

3. The tribes have a tendency toward:

4. Missionaries are most likely to have which item?

5. Who must accept the presence of the visitors?

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