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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. The theft of what type of food is cause for warfare?

2. What is the name for the container used for holding arrows?

3. Which tribesman had died in the interim?

4. Where was the warrior shot?

5. Which is the first tribe referenced in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has changed about the living quarters of the Yanomamo people?

2. Explain what takes place when a visitor or visiting tribe arrives for a feast.

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

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

5. During what time period is Chagnon absent from the villages?

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

7. What is the purpose of avoiding the use of fire on the expedition?

8. Describe the formation of trust between tribes.

9. Discuss the role of the hunter and how it affects the rest of the tribe.

10. What has changed about medical care for the Yanomamo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the Yanomamo's beliefs about evil spirits. How do the evil spirits affect the tribe? Are there scientific explanations for the occurrences? If so, what might they be? Give examples of occurrences that cannot be explained by science. What might have been the cause of the occurrences? What does the tribe do to cast out evil spirits? Are there any forms of protection against them? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay or short story in which people are forced to resort to cannibalism in order to survive a horrific natural disaster. If non-fiction, cite sources.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Kaobawa of the Bisaasi-teri tribe and Moawa of the Mishimishimabowei-teri tribe.

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