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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. Typically, what is the largest number of people that live in a Yanomamo village?
(a) 250.
(b) 300.
(c) 75.
(d) 100.

2. Which is not among the things children are taught to identify at an early age?
(a) Rival tribe members.
(b) Plants.
(c) Insects.
(d) Animals.

3. Most of the clearing in the garden is done using which tool?
(a) Scythe.
(b) Rake.
(c) Axe.
(d) Hoe.

4. What plays a major role in the lives of the Yanomamo?
(a) Spirituality.
(b) Anger.
(c) Fear.
(d) Superstition.

5. Which hallucinogen is commonly used by tribal members?
(a) Opium.
(b) Cannabis.
(c) Justifica.
(d) Hisiomo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What food is commonly used in ritual?

2. The sacrifice of what proves manhood?

3. Smaller tribes are referred to as:

4. Which group tends to have the largest tribes?

5. Chagnon quickly realizes he may have to abandon which task?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the items created out of technology in the Yanomamo tribe.

2. Examine the Yanomamo way of storytelling.

3. Explain the Yanomamo concept of babies and their souls.

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

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

6. Describe how a girl is treated at the onset of the menstrual cycle.

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

8. Discuss the location and traveling habits of the Bisaasi-teri tribe.

9. Examine the differences in the lives of girls and boys.

10. What is the main dietary staple of the tribes?

(see the answer keys)

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