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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. One young man is angry that Chagnon keeps what in his computer?
(a) Maps of the villages.
(b) Census.
(c) Ancestors' names.
(d) Photos of the tribes.

4. How many arrow points were taken from Matowa?
(a) 5.
(b) 15.
(c) 10.
(d) 25.

5. Men who are afraid often find excuses to return to the village after how many days at war?
(a) 5-7.
(b) 2-5.
(c) 3-4.
(d) 1-2.

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

7. What is the Yanomamo term for a man who has killed?
(a) Dejikans.
(b) Ainnias.
(c) Unokais.
(d) Hekura.

8. What is the first thing a neighboring tribe does upon entering a village?
(a) Strike a pose.
(b) Present gifts.
(c) Sniff out potential enemies.
(d) Offer food.

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

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

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

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

13. The theft of what type of food is cause for warfare?
(a) Cultivated.
(b) God-given.
(c) Hunted.
(d) Indigenous.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the new name given to Chagnon?

2. When approaching an enemy, raiders tend to avoid which of the following?

3. One tribe is almost always _______ to/with another.

4. When did Kaobawa's most beloved child die?

5. What would result from Chagnon not visiting all tribes?

(see the answer keys)

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