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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What fiber is most commonly used by the tribes?

2. Which word is often used to describe tribe members?

3. The term "brother" is often used to describe:

4. What is a common occurrence in the tribe?

5. Which is not among the popular root crops?

Short Essay Questions

1. What types of food would most likely be found in the tribe's gardens?

2. Describe how a girl is treated at the onset of the menstrual cycle.

3. What is a "noreshi?" Why is it important?

4. How might a woman deal with an abusive husband?

5. Examine the part of the diet of the Yanomamo that includes wild game.

6. Examine the process of becoming a shaman. What are other terms for shaman?

7. Explain how aggressive behavior affects the tribal life.

8. Explain the basic structure of the village including the shabono.

9. Describe the basic facts of the Yanomamo.

10. Examine the Yanomamo way of storytelling.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the Yanomamo's beliefs about evil spirits. How do the evil spirits affect the tribe? Are there scientific explanations for the occurrences? If so, what might they be? Give examples of occurrences that cannot be explained by science. What might have been the cause of the occurrences? What does the tribe do to cast out evil spirits? Are there any forms of protection against them? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Kaobawa of the Bisaasi-teri tribe and Moawa of the Mishimishimabowei-teri tribe.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Chagnon's desire to create a census and genealogy of the Yanomamo. What types of questions might the author ask? From whom would Chagnon get the best information? How could the author be sure that the information was accurate? Create a sample page of an entry in Chagnon's log book. Include all pertinent information about the tribal member.

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