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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. Which is not among the popular root crops?

2. Chagnon often gave a child medicine for which ailment?

3. What is the name of one of the smaller tribes Chagnon wants to visit?

4. What is a shabono?

5. What is used by the people to ascend upward after death?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Discuss the location and traveling habits of the Bisaasi-teri tribe.

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

9. Explain how aggressive behavior affects the tribal life.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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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