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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. What does the Jivaro shaman give to Harner to drink?
(a) Fermented coconut milk.
(b) A substance made from the datura plant.
(c) The juice of the cacao plant.
(d) Water from a mystical underground spring.

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

3. What is the name of the Jivaro shaman Harner works with?
(a) Pikachu.
(b) Arechu.
(c) Akachu.
(d) Machu.

4. Can non-shamans participate in shamanic rituals?
(a) Yes, in some traditions.
(b) Only women.
(c) Never.
(d) Only from a distance.

5. How does the 1562 book, "Natural Magick," make reference to shamans?
(a) It condemns shamans as charlatans and evildoers.
(b) It lists every reference to shamanic rituals and practices known at the time.
(c) It encapsulates knowledge of the shaman-animal metamorphosis.
(d) It warns the church to stay clear of shamans or burn in hell.

Short Answer Questions

1. In stories of Coyote or Raven, for example, the shaman's connection with the guardian spirit is with what?

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

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

4. At the conclusion of the rock-seeing process, after the shaman turns the stones around and examines all sides, what does the shaman do?

5. Harner's reports of the rituals, symbols, and visions of the different tribes he observes are what?

(see the answer key)

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