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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Typically, what is the smallest number of people that live in a Yanomamo village?
(a) 40.
(b) 50.
(c) 25.
(d) 10.

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

4. What is the name for a male spirit?
(a) Hekura.
(b) Warlock.
(c) Seraphim.
(d) Nashimi.

5. Which animal is least desired as food?
(a) Grub.
(b) Snake.
(c) Armadillo.
(d) Monkey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one main chore for girls?

2. What is the buhii?

3. Who is immune to attack?

4. Which of the following is a common gift from one tribe to another during relocation?

5. What is avoided by the tribe?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Yanomamo view on jaguars and cannibalism.

2. Describe the Yanomamo language.

3. How might a woman deal with an abusive husband?

4. What expression is used among the Yanomamo for romantic love?

5. How do the Yanomamo separate everything on earth?

6. Examine the Yanomamo way of storytelling.

7. Examine the part of the diet of the Yanomamo that includes wild game.

8. Explain the basic structure of the village including the shabono.

9. What is the common practice in regards to sharing within the tribe?

10. Describe the basic facts of the Yanomamo.

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