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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Extracting Harmful Intrusions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Among the Coastal Salish, animals that become human are called what?
(a) The Indian.
(b) The Human.
(c) The Transformer.
(d) The One.

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

3. On his or her first guided journey, the shaman student is asked by Harner to visualize what?
(a) A favorite animal or element of nature.
(b) A starry sky and the patterns the stars form.
(c) A quiet, tranquil scene that includes the element of water.
(d) An opening in the earth that feels acceptable.

4. When an advanced shaman goes down the tunnel to Lowerworld and meets a hungry insect or a fish with teeth, he or she understands that this is:
(a) The manifestation of his or her fears.
(b) The power he or she must deal with.
(c) A sign to turn back immediately.
(d) A benevolent being in disguise.

5. Harner notes that in modern technology, quartz crystals are used in what?
(a) Atomic reactors.
(b) Solar-powered panels and electric cars.
(c) Children's electronic toys.
(d) Radio transmitters and computers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Harner presents one shaman's drawings of the tunnel to Lowerworld. What does it look like?

2. Harner's reports of the rituals, symbols, and visions of the different tribes he observes are what?

3. What is the name of the Jivaro shaman Harner works with?

4. Which of the following does NOT help a shaman enter a shamanic state of consciousness?

5. In his attempt to find spirit helpers with the assistance of a Jivaro shaman from Ecuador, what does the author do?

(see the answer key)

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