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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. The author shows that all religious traditions share:
(a) A mistrust of shamans and mysticism.
(b) Similarities in styles of worship.
(c) One common origin.
(d) Mystical and symbolic similarities.

2. Harner explains that some shamanic students report using caves as:
(a) Sanctuaries.
(b) Sensory deprivation stations.
(c) Portals.
(d) Hiding places.

3. Why is Harner afraid to take maikua?
(a) He's heard stories of death and madness that result from taking it.
(b) Nobody has ever taken maikua and lived to tell about it.
(c) It is a poison that affects the liver and impairs eyesight.
(d) Its bitterness leaves his mouth dry and burns his throat.

4. Shamans pass through what kind of planes?
(a) Parallel.
(b) Cosmological.
(c) Ethereal.
(d) Earthly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do power animals reveal themselves and their special powers?

2. What is a shaman able to do to restore health in a person with the assistance of appropriate spirit helpers?

3. In "The Way of the Shaman," the author shows similarities between:

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

5. What does Harner recommend that the aspiring shaman listen to?

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