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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 would result from Chagnon not visiting all tribes?

2. What is traded between Yanomamo and foreigners?

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

4. What is one reason to borrow food?

5. What was the cause of death?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has changed about medical care for the Yanomamo?

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

3. What are some alternate names for the Mishimishimabowei-teri tribe?

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

5. Describe the activities in larger tribes in regards to killing and adultery.

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

7. Discuss the three main ways in which alliances are formed between tribes.

8. What has changed about the living quarters of the Yanomamo people?

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

10. Explain how food fits into the typical trading scenario.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Amongst the tribes, thievery is common, although it is often referred to as "borrowing." Examine the moral aspects of this behavior and how it affects the relationships in the tribe as well as those with other villages.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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