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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. Lack of warfare often goes hand in hand with:
(a) Lending support.
(b) Food sharing.
(c) Genocide.
(d) Intertribal marriages.

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

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

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

5. Nearby villagers are often accused of which act?
(a) Theft.
(b) Disrespect.
(c) Rudeness.
(d) Sorcery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word can be used to describe tribes that do trade women?

2. Which of the following is not an alternative?

3. Chagnon refers to adults over which age losing a parent, sibling or child?

4. Men who are afraid often find excuses to return to the village after how many days at war?

5. What is the hope when trading women?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the fear involved in men marching off to a raid or to war.

2. What are the most common reasons for declaring war?

3. What is the purpose of avoiding the use of fire on the expedition?

4. Describe the activities in larger tribes in regards to killing and adultery.

5. What is the name for men who have killed? What is their place in the social sphere?

6. How does Chagnon compare Kaobawa and Moawa?

7. Explain how violence affects various members of the tribe.

8. How many people has Moawa killed? How is he viewed by his people?

9. Explain how social rules differ for a feast.

10. What percentage of adult males have killed once? More than once?

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