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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. Men who have killed are often rewarded with which of the following?
(a) Wives.
(b) Children.
(c) Goats.
(d) Extra food.

2. Rerebawa is known to be which of the following?
(a) Hunter.
(b) Shaman.
(c) Medicine man.
(d) Orator.

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

4. One young man is angry that Chagnon keeps what in his computer?
(a) Maps of the villages.
(b) Census.
(c) Photos of the tribes.
(d) Ancestors' names.

5. What may happen to visitors upon entering the village?
(a) Are embraced heartily.
(b) Are presented with gifts.
(c) Examined for weapons.
(d) Get killed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is not a time when violence tends to break out?

2. According to the Yanomamo, how many alternatives are there to warfare?

3. What kind of connections are possessed by Hukoshadadama?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What has changed about the living quarters of the Yanomamo people?

9. How does Chagnon compare Kaobawa and Moawa?

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

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