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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What percentage of men are credited with killing more than one person?
(a) 60%.
(b) 20%.
(c) 30%.
(d) 50%.

3. A raid is considered to be successful if how many of one's own people are killed?
(a) Less than 10.
(b) Less than 20.
(c) 5.
(d) 0.

4. What fraction of adults have lost a parent, sibling or child to violence?
(a) 2/5.
(b) 1/2.
(c) 3/4.
(d) 2/3.

5. What is expected to be installed to assist in the new influx of people?
(a) Traffic lights.
(b) Airstrips.
(c) Electricity.
(d) Phone systems.

6. Which adjective best describes Chagnon's opinion about the continued pristine condition of some villages?
(a) Astonishing.
(b) Foolish.
(c) Admirable.
(d) Ridiculous.

7. What is often attributed to neighboring and/or rival tribes?
(a) Witchcraft.
(b) Unexpected rainfall.
(c) Calling down the moon.
(d) Pestilence.

8. One tribe is almost always _______ to/with another.
(a) At war.
(b) In debt.
(c) Infuenced
(d) Peace.

9. Which is not part of the trading network?
(a) Tools.
(b) Food.
(c) Water.
(d) Women.

10. Which is not a time when violence tends to break out?
(a) During trading expeditions.
(b) During feasts.
(c) During exchanges.
(d) During visits.

11. The tribes have a tendency toward:
(a) Violence.
(b) Getting drunk.
(c) Firewalking.
(d) Impromptu dancing.

12. What may happen to visitors upon entering the village?
(a) Are embraced heartily.
(b) Examined for weapons.
(c) Are presented with gifts.
(d) Get killed.

13. Who is not allowed to eat the "choice foods?"
(a) Women.
(b) Animals.
(c) Hunters.
(d) Children.

14. What adjective describes the neighbors as they wait for acceptance?
(a) Impatient.
(b) Bored.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Eager.

15. Where was the warrior shot?
(a) Back.
(b) Chest.
(c) Hip.
(d) Arm.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many arrow points were taken from Matowa?

2. What was the cause of death?

3. Brazilian officials ignore all complaints except for which ones?

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

5. Yanomamo are likely to move to promote what?

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