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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. How long are the chosen submitted to fasting?

2. What plays a major role in the lives of the Yanomamo?

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

4. What overcomes Chagnon on the first day in the field?

5. What is the name of the tribe's nearest neighbors?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how aggressive behavior affects the tribal life.

2. What is the basic explanation of the Yanomamo cosmos?

3. Examine the weapons used by the Yanomamo.

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

5. Describe the Yanomamo view on jaguars and cannibalism.

6. Examine the Yanomamo way of storytelling.

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

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

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

10. In what other ways is poison used?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the concept of the soul as it relates to babies and small children. Compare and contrast those beliefs and theories to those pertaining to older children and adults. Compare and contrast both to the beliefs held by your own culture and religious beliefs.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the Yanomamo's jealousy and absolute secrecy regarding their names and the names of their dead. Compare and contrast those beliefs to those of the Native Americans. Also reference sacred burial grounds.

Essay Topic 3

Explore the items that might be needed in a long trek from one village to another. Create 3 separate kits: 1 for a 1-2 day trip; 1 for a 5-7 day trip; 1 for a 10-12 day trip. Explain your reasons for the inclusion of each item. How do you know that the kit would last the whole time?

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