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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who has become a powerful person in Chagnon's absence?
(a) Kaobawa.
(b) Hukoshadadama.
(c) Rerebawa.
(d) Moawa.

3. What skill had some of the tribe attained in Chagnon's absence?
(a) Read.
(b) Speak english.
(c) Write.
(d) Drive.

4. Which tribesman had died in the interim?
(a) Dedeheiwa.
(b) Moawa.
(c) Rerebawa.
(d) Kaobawa.

5. A feast must include which of the following?
(a) Meat and fresh water.
(b) Wine and music.
(c) Meat and vegetables.
(d) Vegetables and plantains.

6. Which weapon is seldom used?
(a) Hatchet.
(b) Club.
(c) Knife.
(d) Spear.

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

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

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

10. It takes a long time to develop what between tribes?
(a) Trade routes.
(b) Trust.
(c) Animosity.
(d) Communication.

11. Who initially accompanies Chagnon?
(a) Kaobawa.
(b) Dedeheiwa.
(c) Hukoshadadama.
(d) Rerebawa.

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

13. Hunters are not allowed to consume:
(a) Foods they killed.
(b) Choice foods.
(c) Anything but water.
(d) The bones of relatives.

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

15. Larger villages are known for having secret:
(a) Rituals.
(b) Hunting grounds.
(c) Affairs.
(d) Trade partnerships.

Short Answer Questions

1. A raid is considered to be successful if how many of one's own people are killed?

2. What percentage of men have only killed once?

3. Who must accept the presence of the visitors?

4. What item is put into the care of the men?

5. Which animal frightens the warriors?

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