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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Power Practices.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Shamans believe that lethargic, sick adults can be made well by what?
(a) Performing the dance of restoration.
(b) Visualizing their favorite animal.
(c) Journeying back to the source of trauma.
(d) Regaining their guardian spirit.

2. With the help of spirit helpers and two tsentak inside his mouth, the shaman can help the patient by:
(a) Smoking out the intruder.
(b) Frightening the intruder out.
(c) Swallowing the intruder.
(d) Vomiting out the intruder.

3. According to the author, restoring power requires restoring or acquiring what?
(a) Guardian tree sprite.
(b) Guardian water spirit.
(c) Power rock.
(d) Power animal.

4. What is the purpose of rattles used during a shaman's work?
(a) To ward off evil spirits.
(b) To open up tightly closed portals.
(c) To reinforce drumming for a greater sonic effect.
(d) To purify the air surrounding the patient.

5. What do the Jivaro see in someone who possesses a guardian?
(a) Sparks of pink light from the fingertips.
(b) An inverted rainbow in the chest.
(c) A golden circle surrounding the person.
(d) A colorful aura around the head.

Short Answer Questions

1. On his or her first guided journey, the shaman student is asked by Harner to visualize what?

2. What does the author encounter when he drinks maikua?

3. After a novice receives an answer from a guardian spirit animal, what does Harner recommend he or she do?

4. For the Jivaro, where do guardian spirits reside primarily?

5. If SSC stands for shamanic state of consciousness, what does OSC stand for?

(see the answer key)

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