The Art of Seeing

How did the man and woman in the video first meet?

• They met at a university lecture.

• He rollerbladed into her professor's office.

• They were introduced by a mutual friend.

• She was his professor.

If the men had accepted money for building Mike's home, what would it mean to them?

• They would gain respect from the community.
• It would signify their commitment to volunteer work.
• They would feel a sense of pride in their craftsmanship.
• It would mean they wanted to end the relationship, but instead they wanted to have a friendship.

What was a significant aspect of building the first house in New Guinea?

• It was built entirely from imported materials.

• The local community refused payment, valuing friendship over money.

• It was constructed by a professional building crew.

• The couple built it entirely by themselves.

How did Kodenin interpret the cause of his illness?

• He believed it was due to a bacterial infection.

• He thought it was a result of poor nutrition.

• He attributed it to witchcraft, where an invisible arrow caused his symptoms.

• He sought help from a medical doctor.

What does the "string bag" metaphor represent in the New Guinea culture described?

• The importance of individual wealth and possessions.

• A strong sense of interdependence and woven social connections.

• The efficiency of modern manufacturing processes.

• A symbol of personal independence and self-reliance.

What was believed to be the cause of Kodanim's initial illness?

• A piece of food bundled by a witch and placed at the base of a tree.

• A contagious disease spreading through the village.

• A curse from his strained relationship with his in-laws.

• Poison administered by an enemy.

What was the primary purpose of the ritual washing performed by Kodanim's father?

• To physically cleanse Kodanim of dirt and impurities.

• To cool the witchcraft believed to be afflicting Kodanim.

• To prepare Kodanim for a journey to another village.

• To symbolize his acceptance into a new family.

What is NOT a part of the Holistic Perspective of Anthropology?

• Biological

• Infrastructure

• Superstructure

• Environment

What does the pattern of small, scattered villages across the landscape represent?

• A preference for privacy and isolation among families.

• A history of witchcraft accusations leading to groups moving apart.

• The optimal agricultural strategy for their subsistence horticulture.

• A defense mechanism against external tribal attacks.

What was the significance of the gift given by the speaker's family to Kodanim's family after his death?

• It was a payment for the pig and chicken Kodanim had stolen.

• It served as a symbolic gesture to fill the void left by Kodanim's death and reconnect broken relationships.

• It was a traditional offering to appease the spirits of the deceased.

• It represented a new alliance formed between the two families.