The Way of the Shaman Quiz | Eight Week Quiz E

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 E

Michael Harner
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, The Journey to Restore Power.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Harner include the examples of the Lakota Sioux and Coast Salish tribes for Westerners in particular?
(a) So that they can see that shamanism can be accessed without the use of drugs.
(b) To illustrate the universal nature of shamanism.
(c) Because more than anyone else, Westerners need to understand the nuances of shamanism.
(d) To give them examples of shamanism that might be more familiar to them.

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

3. Often, a patient already has the following with a returned power animal:
(a) A pre-determined destiny.
(b) An agreement.
(c) An unusual connection.
(d) A spiritual bridge.

4. In rock-seeing, a shaman takes two rocks, sits with them, poses a question, and then examines the stones for what?
(a) Signs that the stones have transformed during the session.
(b) Traces of minerals that can be used for healing rituals.
(c) Words temporarily appearing on the surface pointing to an answer.
(d) Living creatures or features that provide clues regarding answers.

5. Harner asserts that shamanism has advanced in areas without technological innovations because:
(a) Technology hasn't erased these people's ability to tap into their intuition.
(b) The plant world communicates better with people when there is no technological interference.
(c) Of the need by these people to find ways to deal with survival and health issues.
(d) These people are neither distracted nor electromagnetically impaired by electronic interference.

Short Answer Questions

1. Most cultures believe that a shaman can have how many guardian animals at a time?

2. What does Harner speculate about the mandala?

3. Frequently, a patient has bonded with his or her power animal in:

4. Harner repeatedly emphasizes that not all shamanic experiences involve drugs and instead rely on what?

5. How does the 1562 book, "Natural Magick," make reference to shamans?

(see the answer key)

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