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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. When approaching an enemy, raiders tend to avoid which of the following?

2. Kaobawa's presence suggests what?

3. Who has become a powerful person in Chagnon's absence?

4. What was the new name given to Chagnon?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how food fits into the typical trading scenario.

2. Explain how violence affects various members of the tribe.

3. What is the reaction of one of the tribal members regarding Chagnon's census?

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

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

6. What major event had great impact on the culture? Why?

7. What are the alternatives to fighting, according to Chapter 6? How many are there?

8. Discuss items given in trade and how they affect the relationships between tribes.

9. Describe the activities in larger tribes in regards to killing and adultery.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the precautions taken by women who may be in danger from other tribes as well as their own people. What precautions are generally taken? Who is responsible for protecting the women and children of the tribe? Name some scenarios in which a woman may face the greatest possible dangers.

Essay Topic 3

Describe in detail the Yanomamo's views on cannibalism. What are the forms of cannibalism? Compare and contrast the two kinds. Is one better or worse than the other? What differentiates the two?

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