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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Shamanism and States of Consciousness.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In early experiences with the Conibo, Harner hears rushing:
(a) Wind.
(b) Trains.
(c) Cattle.
(d) Water.

2. In the cultures Harner studies, shamans are primarily:
(a) Women.
(b) Men.
(c) Children.
(d) Grandmothers.

3. Harner's personal observation is that people develop shamanism as a tool for using the power of the human mind for what?
(a) For esoteric purposes.
(b) To control others.
(c) To address critical issues.
(d) For entertainment and enlightenment.

4. Which of the following does NOT help a shaman enter a shamanic state of consciousness?
(a) Drums.
(b) Rattles.
(c) Songs.
(d) Tattoos.

5. The author emphasizes that not all tribes use what in their shamanic practices?
(a) Rituals.
(b) Shamans.
(c) Chants.
(d) Drugs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does a shaman enter a shamanic state of consciousness?

2. What does the Jivaro shaman give to Harner to drink?

3. What does the Jivaro shaman help Harner acquire?

4. Harner writes that in non-ordinary reality, spirit helpers appear as what?

5. At the conclusion of the rock-seeing process, after the shaman turns the stones around and examines all sides, what does the shaman do?

(see the answer key)

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