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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. What do negative big dreams carry, according to the author?
(a) Important messages.
(b) Bad karma.
(c) Excessive burdens.
(d) Irrelevant information.

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

3. A restless power animal may develop what?
(a) A mental or physical illness.
(b) A mean streak.
(c) Resentment towards the shaman.
(d) A weak connection with its person.

4. When the shaman is in an altered state, how does healing take place?
(a) By allowing ghost healers to work through the shaman.
(b) By enabling the shaman to spiritually enter the patient's body and physically fix the problem.
(c) By restoring beneficial power or removing harmful power from the patient.
(d) By merging the collective thoughts of everyone present.

5. What should a shaman NOT do when feeling dis-spirited?
(a) Visualize clear light.
(b) Walk into the wilderness.
(c) Attempt to heal someone.
(d) Listen to a drumbeat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Harner state that it doesn't matter whether the animal that has appeared is fierce or gentle?

2. When the Coastal Salish wear masks and dance their spirit guardians, what does Harner call this practice?

3. How does a shaman typically travel into the Lowerworld?

4. What do the Jivaro do so that newborns can see their guardians?

5. How might a shaman be distinguished from other medicine men?

(see the answer key)

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