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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is not among the vegetarian foods coveted by the Yanomamo?
(a) Insects.
(b) Lizards.
(c) Palm hearts.
(d) Tadpoles.

2. What word best describes the Yanomamo language?
(a) Confusing.
(b) Complex.
(c) Simple.
(d) Nonexistent.

3. Chagnon quickly realizes he may have to abandon which task?
(a) Interviews.
(b) Photo history.
(c) Census.
(d) Daily journal.

4. When approaching an enemy, raiders tend to avoid which of the following?
(a) Talking.
(b) Drumming.
(c) Water.
(d) Fire.

5. Which is not among the popular root crops?
(a) Turnips.
(b) Sweet potatoes.
(c) Manioc.
(d) Ohina.

Short Answer Questions

1. What percentage of men have only killed once?

2. What does Kaobawa want to give to his brother?

3. Men who have killed are often rewarded with which of the following?

4. Which is not one of the main reasons to form alliances?

5. What is an important part of the tribe's mythology?

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