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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 ability is granted to the male animal counterpart?

2. Which is not among the things children are taught to identify at an early age?

3. Who is immune to attack?

4. Who are the legendary twins?

5. What is a "shabori?"

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What are the Yanomamo views on cannibalism?

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

9. Describe the work ethic of the tribe.

10. In what other ways is poison used?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the hierarchy of women within the tribe. Who has the most power? Who is most revered? Who has the least power? Are there special factors or positions in regards to the females in the group? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

One of the most coveted positions in a tribe is that of a shaman, also known as a shabori or hekura. What is the purpose of a shaman? How is a shaman different than other members of the tribe? What duties are different? Does a shaman perform any work? What does one have to do to become a shaman? How long does the process take? Do you know any shamans?

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