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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 item is put into the care of the men?

2. Which is not typically taken during a raid?

3. A member of the Yanomamo asks Chagnon about which invention?

4. Lack of warfare often goes hand in hand with:

5. What is the Yanomamo term for a man who has killed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the fear involved in men marching off to a raid or to war.

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

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

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

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

6. What is Chagnon's view of the peacemaking efforts between the two tribes?

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

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

9. Name one of the most significant changes in the relationship between the Yanomamo and foreigners.

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

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

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 3

Examine why it was an important event when Chagnon was given a tribal name. Also examine why it was significant when Chagnon received a second and different name. Why did Chagnon feel honored? How would you have felt in the author's shoes?

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