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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. Where was the warrior shot?

2. Who has become a powerful person in Chagnon's absence?

3. What item is put into the care of the men?

4. The tribes have a tendency toward:

5. What adjective describes the neighbors as they wait for acceptance?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why do the tribal leaders lie to each other?

3. What are the most common reasons for declaring war?

4. What is the reaction of one of the tribal members regarding Chagnon's census?

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

6. What are the alternatives to fighting, according to Chapter 6? How many are there?

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

8. What percentage of adult males have killed once? More than once?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe in detail the Yanomamo's views on cannibalism. What are the forms of cannibalism? Compare and contrast the two kinds. Is one better or worse than the other? What differentiates the two?

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

Discuss the precautions taken by women who may be in danger from other tribes as well as their own people. What precautions are generally taken? Who is responsible for protecting the women and children of the tribe? Name some scenarios in which a woman may face the greatest possible dangers.

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