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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. Who is charged with protecting an abused woman?
(a) Fathers.
(b) Sisters.
(c) Brothers.
(d) Shaman.

2. Which is an early morning activity?
(a) Stoking fire.
(b) Cooking breakfast.
(c) Schooling children.
(d) Fishing.

3. Smaller tribes are referred to as:
(a) Suburbs.
(b) Splinters.
(c) Under tribes.
(d) Lesser tribes.

4. Which edible substance is not used for food?
(a) Arrow cane.
(b) Cats.
(c) Turtle eggs.
(d) Rhubarb.

5. What fiber is most commonly used by the tribes?
(a) Wool.
(b) Reeds.
(c) Soft wood.
(d) Cotton.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item is commonly shared in the tribe?

2. Most wars fought by the tribes involve which of the following?

3. Women are seldom allowed to use which item?

4. Which animal is least desired as food?

5. What is the average divorce rate?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how aggressive behavior affects the tribal life.

2. What is a "noreshi?" Why is it important?

3. Describe the basic facts of the Yanomamo.

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

5. Examine morning routines during peace and war times.

6. What is the basic explanation of the Yanomamo cosmos?

7. What are the hallucinogens used and how are they prepared?

8. What indicates the passage of boy into manhood?

9. Describe the difference between the Yanomamo and their northern neighbors.

10. Examine the Yanomamo way of storytelling.

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