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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 adjective is often used to describe tribal women?

2. Men often practice which of the following with children?

3. Chagnon often has difficulty finding which of the following?

4. What is most common for men?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain the items created out of technology in the Yanomamo tribe.

3. What is the main dietary staple of the tribes?

4. Explain the Yanomamo concept of babies and their souls.

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

6. What is the common practice in regards to sharing within the tribe?

7. What expression is used among the Yanomamo for romantic love?

8. Explain how aggressive behavior affects the tribal life.

9. Describe the difference between the Yanomamo and their northern neighbors.

10. What are the hallucinogens used and how are they prepared?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine why it was an important event when Chagnon was given a tribal name. Also examine why it was significant when Chagnon received a second and different name. Why did Chagnon feel honored? How would you have felt in the author's shoes?

Essay Topic 2

How do women ensure their own safety? How do women ensure the safety of their children? Which are most likely to be captured? Is there anyone above capture? If so, who? Why are those people above capture?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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