The Way of the Shaman Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

Michael Harner
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 141 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Way of the Shaman Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

Michael Harner
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 141 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Shamanic Journey: Introduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Harner speculate about the mandala?
(a) It could represent the doorway to stars and entrance to spaceships.
(b) It may represent openings to the sky or the Lowerworld.
(c) It could hold the keys to astral time travel.
(d) It may guard coded instructions reserved for the most advanced shamans.

3. How do the Conibo access the Lowerworld?
(a) By chanting and dancing all night in front of a fire.
(b) Using a giant catahua tree root system.
(c) Through secret holes dug by their ancestors.
(d) Riding on the backs of patagonian capybaras.

4. Through numerous examples, the author shows the commonality of experiences by shamans regardless of what?
(a) Their authenticity.
(b) Their state of mind.
(c) Their schooling.
(d) Their locations or traditions.

5. How does a shaman typically travel into the Lowerworld?
(a) Through a hole or tunnel.
(b) On the wings of a dragon.
(c) Wearing a special cloak.
(d) By teleporting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Harner claims that when he shared his vision of dragon-like creatures that appeared from outer space with another shaman, that person:

2. Why is Harner afraid to take maikua?

3. What does the author tell an aspiring shaman to do upon returning from his or her first journey?

4. Who does the author quote as an expert on the subject of altered states?

5. In the cultures Harner studies, shamans are primarily:

(see the answer key)

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