To ensure that you fully understand the material covered in the chapter, consider the following questions. You can either write the answers or try discussing them with a friend or classmate. For more study questions, refer to the end of each chapter in the textbook.

1			Is it possible, or even desirable, for an anthropologist to achieve true objectivity? Explain your answer using specific examples from the textbook and other reading assignments, films, or class discussions.
2			Outline the various components of an ethnographic research project from beginning to end. Concrete examples may help you envision the sequence of events.
3			Why is fieldwork essential to the goals of anthropology? Cite at least three examples.