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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 is not often returned immediately?
(a) Exchange gifts.
(b) Borrowed items.
(c) Money.
(d) Affection.

2. What item is put into the care of the men?
(a) War paint.
(b) Weapons preparation.
(c) Fire building.
(d) Plantain soup.

3. What was the cause of death?
(a) Bit by a poisonous snake.
(b) Heart attack.
(c) Murdered in raid.
(d) Respiratory infection.

4. What would result from Chagnon not visiting all tribes?
(a) Unfair advantage.
(b) Incomplete census.
(c) Incorrect documentation.
(d) Lopsided research.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What skill had some of the tribe attained in Chagnon's absence?

2. Chagnon disagrees that killers are given which of the following?

3. Chagnon believes which of the following is most helpful to the Yanomamo living near the missions?

4. What is the name of the warrior that was shot?

5. Who is the leader of the tribe?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how social rules differ for a feast.

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

3. What are the alternatives to fighting, according to Chapter 6? How many are there?

4. What is the reaction of one of the tribal members regarding Chagnon's census?

5. Explain what takes place when a visitor or visiting tribe arrives for a feast.

6. How does Chagnon compare Kaobawa and Moawa?

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

8. What are some alternate names for the Mishimishimabowei-teri tribe?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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