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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 keeps tribes coming back to other villages?
(a) Women.
(b) Gifts.
(c) Song.
(d) Wine.

2. What is the Yanomamo term for a man who has killed?
(a) Ainnias.
(b) Hekura.
(c) Dejikans.
(d) Unokais.

3. What is responsible for promoting strong bonds?
(a) Exchanging women.
(b) Gifts.
(c) Frequent visits.
(d) Tribal celebrations.

4. What percentage of men are credited with killing more than one person?
(a) 50%.
(b) 30%.
(c) 20%.
(d) 60%.

5. What adjective describes the neighbors as they wait for acceptance?
(a) Impatient.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Bored.
(d) Eager.

Short Answer Questions

1. One tribe is almost always _______ to/with another.

2. The theft of what type of food is cause for warfare?

3. Nearby villagers are often accused of which act?

4. What percentage of men have only killed once?

5. Chagnon was missing from the tribal region during which two decades?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Discuss the three main ways in which alliances are formed between tribes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Explain how social rules differ for a feast.

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