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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 is the first thing a neighboring tribe does upon entering a village?

2. Which is not typically taken during a raid?

3. Which is not another name for the tribe?

4. Who initially accompanies Chagnon?

5. What is not often returned immediately?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the name for men who have killed? What is their place in the social sphere?

2. What is Chagnon's opinion of an outbreak of violence during a feast?

3. Explain how violence affects various members of the tribe.

4. Explain what takes place when a visitor or visiting tribe arrives for a feast.

5. What major event had great impact on the culture? Why?

6. Describe the formation of trust between tribes.

7. Explain how social rules differ for a feast.

8. How many people has Moawa killed? How is he viewed by his people?

9. Who does Kaobawa choose to go along on the trip?

10. What is the purpose of avoiding the use of fire on the expedition?

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

Compare and contrast the concept of the shaman with the medicine man and witch doctor. Which would be considered to be most important? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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

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