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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 number is estimated by Chagnon of Yanomamo people that have died?
(a) 1500.
(b) 700.
(c) 2200.
(d) 1100.

2. Missionaries are most likely to have which item?
(a) Guns.
(b) Warm clothing.
(c) Books.
(d) Medicine.

3. Who has become a powerful person in Chagnon's absence?
(a) Rerebawa.
(b) Hukoshadadama.
(c) Moawa.
(d) Kaobawa.

4. What skill had some of the tribe attained in Chagnon's absence?
(a) Write.
(b) Drive.
(c) Speak english.
(d) Read.

5. Chagnon disagrees that killers are given which of the following?
(a) Rewards.
(b) Punishment.
(c) Reverence.
(d) Special stature.

Short Answer Questions

1. What fraction of adults have lost a parent, sibling or child to violence?

2. What is expected to be installed to assist in the new influx of people?

3. What is often attributed to neighboring and/or rival tribes?

4. Who initially accompanies Chagnon?

5. What is traded between Yanomamo and foreigners?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Describe the formation of trust between tribes.

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

7. How does Chagnon compare Kaobawa and Moawa?

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

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

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

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