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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. What fraction of adults have lost a parent, sibling or child to violence?
(a) 2/3.
(b) 2/5.
(c) 3/4.
(d) 1/2.

2. What is traded between Yanomamo and foreigners?
(a) Money.
(b) Food.
(c) Clothing.
(d) Weapons.

3. The tribes have a tendency toward:
(a) Getting drunk.
(b) Violence.
(c) Firewalking.
(d) Impromptu dancing.

4. Kaobawa's presence suggests what?
(a) Remorse.
(b) Intimidation.
(c) Alliance.
(d) Apology.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. One young man is angry that Chagnon keeps what in his computer?

2. Who tends to cook most of the food for the feasts?

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

4. Which adjective best describes Chagnon's opinion about the continued pristine condition of some villages?

5. How is the leader described by Chagnon?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Kaobawa choose to go along on the trip?

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

3. What is Chagnon's opinion of an outbreak of violence during a feast?

4. Discuss the role of the hunter and how it affects the rest of the tribe.

5. Discuss items given in trade and how they affect the relationships between tribes.

6. Name one of the most significant changes in the relationship between the Yanomamo and foreigners.

7. What has changed about medical care for the Yanomamo?

8. Explain how food fits into the typical trading scenario.

9. What is Chagnon's view of the peacemaking efforts between the two tribes?

10. Why do the tribal leaders lie to each other?

(see the answer keys)

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