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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 the shaman has a question, the guardian spirit animal may answer it by:
(a) Leading the shaman on a journey of experiences that ultimately answer that question.
(b) Tapping with its foot or fin once for no and twice for yes.
(c) Entering the shaman's mind and communicating answers telepathically.
(d) Shaking a rattle at different rates depending on the answer.

2. Why does Harner state that it doesn't matter whether the animal that has appeared is fierce or gentle?
(a) The animal is merely a projection of the participant's imagination.
(b) As sources of power, guardians do not harm the possessor.
(c) The animal's qualities reflect the inner needs of the shaman.
(d) Guardians are bound by oath to never harm humans.

3. Which of the following is NOT a purpose for entering a shamanic state of consciousness?
(a) Betrayal.
(b) Retrieving power animals.
(c) Healing illnesses.
(d) Exploration.

4. What do various cultures report noticing the shaman give off when in a shamanic state of consciousness?
(a) Rhythmic sounds.
(b) An unusually sweet aroma.
(c) A highly directional beam of light, like a laser.
(d) Light in a halo effect.

5. A shocked power animal may do what?
(a) Grow ill and die.
(b) Leave the person permanently.
(c) Shut down and refuse to communicate.
(d) Attack its person.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the Conibo access the Lowerworld?

2. In the exercise Harner gives the reader for dancing one's animal guardian spirit, what is the participant asked to do?

3. According to Jivaro tradition, a shaman must seek out a guardian spirit how often?

4. What do anthropologists refer to as divination?

5. What happens to a power object when it no longer moves a person emotionally?

(see the answer key)

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