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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Missionaries are most likely to have which item?
(a) Warm clothing.
(b) Books.
(c) Guns.
(d) Medicine.

2. When did Kaobawa's most beloved child die?
(a) 1988.
(b) 1979.
(c) 1984.
(d) 1991.

3. Chagnon believes which of the following is most helpful to the Yanomamo living near the missions?
(a) Interaction with the outside world.
(b) Immunity to disease.
(c) Learning to use computers.
(d) Developing new skill sets.

4. A feast must include which of the following?
(a) Meat and vegetables.
(b) Wine and music.
(c) Vegetables and plantains.
(d) Meat and fresh water.

5. Larger villages are known for having secret:
(a) Trade partnerships.
(b) Hunting grounds.
(c) Affairs.
(d) Rituals.

6. What was the new name given to Chagnon?
(a) Wawishauja.
(b) Dedahiega.
(c) Mishimishimabowei-ter.
(d) Mishmashabow-ter.

7. What is the name of the warrior that was shot?
(a) Wadoshewa.
(b) Hukoshadadama.
(c) Moawa.
(d) Dedeheiwa.

8. In what year did Chagnon return to the tribes?
(a) 1985.
(b) 1979.
(c) 1989.
(d) 1992.

9. Who initially accompanies Chagnon?
(a) Kaobawa.
(b) Rerebawa.
(c) Dedeheiwa.
(d) Hukoshadadama.

10. Who explains the way a successful raid is determined?
(a) Shamatari.
(b) Kaobawa.
(c) Chagnon.
(d) Kanawaha.

11. What is traded between Yanomamo and foreigners?
(a) Clothing.
(b) Money.
(c) Food.
(d) Weapons.

12. Brazilian officials ignore all complaints except for which ones?
(a) Looting.
(b) Arson.
(c) Theft.
(d) Rape.

13. What skill had some of the tribe attained in Chagnon's absence?
(a) Drive.
(b) Speak english.
(c) Write.
(d) Read.

14. Which tribesman had died in the interim?
(a) Kaobawa.
(b) Rerebawa.
(c) Dedeheiwa.
(d) Moawa.

15. What type of behavior is shown by the tribe leader to Chagnon?
(a) Friendliness.
(b) Intimidation.
(c) Anger.
(d) Awkwardness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chagnon disagrees that killers are given which of the following?

2. What is responsible for promoting strong bonds?

3. What is often attributed to neighboring and/or rival tribes?

4. What percentage of male deaths is the result of violence?

5. A raid is considered to be successful if how many of one's own people are killed?

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