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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Bisaasi-teri tribe of Kaobawa live at the confluence of which two rivers?
(a) Orinoco and Mavaca.
(b) Ventuari and Tucoyo.
(c) Apure and Orinoco.
(d) Mavaca and Portugeusa.

2. Which edible substance is not used for food?
(a) Cats.
(b) Arrow cane.
(c) Turtle eggs.
(d) Rhubarb.

3. Which is not among the things children are taught to identify at an early age?
(a) Insects.
(b) Rival tribe members.
(c) Plants.
(d) Animals.

4. What is often expected in exchange for assistance from another tribe?
(a) Sacrificial goat.
(b) First born son.
(c) Sex.
(d) Money.

5. What is the Yanomamo word for "brother-in-law?"
(a) Shoshone.
(b) Shishka.
(c) Shoriwa.
(d) Hekura.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a favored pastime of the tribe?

2. The sacrifice of what proves manhood?

3. What is maize?

4. What ability is granted to the male animal counterpart?

5. What is avoided by the tribe?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the items created out of technology in the Yanomamo tribe.

2. Describe how a girl is treated at the onset of the menstrual cycle.

3. How do the Yanomamo separate everything on earth?

4. What are the Yanomamo views on cannibalism?

5. What is a "noreshi?" Why is it important?

6. Describe the climate and how it affects the tribe.

7. Describe the Yanomamo language.

8. Describe the Yanomamo view on jaguars and cannibalism.

9. Examine the differences in the lives of girls and boys.

10. Examine the process of becoming a shaman. What are other terms for shaman?

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