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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. When first communicating with a guardian spirit animal, what does the author recommend novices do before engaging in detailed conversations?
(a) Ask the spirit for permission to speak.
(b) Avoid eye contact so that the animal doesn't flee.
(c) Master simple yes-no questions.
(d) Listen to make sure the animal is ready to talk.

2. In his guided, step-by-step instructions for a first journey, Harner instructs the aspiring shaman to eat:
(a) Nothing.
(b) Only seeds and fruit.
(c) Lightly.
(d) Chicken.

3. A shaman can be open to attacks when what is not present?
(a) Animal totem.
(b) Incense.
(c) Guardian spirit.
(d) Human companion.

4. In order for a shaman to restore power to someone from a distance, what does the author say is required?
(a) Expert skills and advanced confidence.
(b) Advanced intuition and much courage.
(c) Great concentration and expert sight.
(d) Great expectations and focused desire.

5. How does the author describe his world during a shamanic state of consciousness?
(a) "Simultaneously familiar, unfamiliar, and complete."
(b) "Marvelous, infinite, otherworldly."
(c) "New, and yet familiarly ancient universe."
(d) "Mildly disturbing, and an incredible trip."

Short Answer Questions

1. Harner explains that some shamanic students report using caves as:

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

3. In some traditions, how is a quartz crystal recharged?

4. Does a guardian spirit have the freedom to leave or stay at will?

5. In the Jivaro tradition, the identity of a power animal is what?

(see the answer key)

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