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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 was the new name given to Chagnon?

2. The theft of what type of food is cause for warfare?

3. What percentage of men have only killed once?

4. What fraction of adults have lost a parent, sibling or child to violence?

5. What event was significant to the Yanomamo?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the role of the hunter and how it affects the rest of the tribe.

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

3. Discuss items given in trade and how they affect the relationships between tribes.

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

5. During what time period is Chagnon absent from the villages?

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

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

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

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the Yanomamo's beliefs about evil spirits. How do the evil spirits affect the tribe? Are there scientific explanations for the occurrences? If so, what might they be? Give examples of occurrences that cannot be explained by science. What might have been the cause of the occurrences? What does the tribe do to cast out evil spirits? Are there any forms of protection against them? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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