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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Power Animals.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What similarity does Harner point out between shamanism and science?
(a) Both are in awe of complexity and the magnificence of nature.
(b) Both are available to the serious student of reality.
(c) Both require a curious mind, an open heart, and a sense of adventure.
(d) Both require much training and discipline.

3. How do the Conibo access the Lowerworld?
(a) Riding on the backs of patagonian capybaras.
(b) Through secret holes dug by their ancestors.
(c) Using a giant catahua tree root system.
(d) By chanting and dancing all night in front of a fire.

4. After Harner is awakened from his maikua trance, what is he given?
(a) Peaches and grubs.
(b) Warm beer and monkey meat.
(c) Pork and mango chutney.
(d) Warm oolong tea and papaya seeds.

5. When drugs are involved in Shaman practices, who takes them?
(a) The shaman and the patient.
(b) The shaman and the patient's family members.
(c) The shaman.
(d) The patient.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is shamanism estimated to be?

2. What is the most famous method of acquiring a guardian animal spirit?

3. Through numerous examples, the author shows the commonality of experiences by shamans regardless of what?

4. In early experiences with the Conibo, Harner hears rushing:

5. Myths and stories that have been passed down typically refer to:

(see the answer key)

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