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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. Why does Harner include the examples of the Lakota Sioux and Coast Salish tribes for Westerners in particular?
(a) To give them examples of shamanism that might be more familiar to them.
(b) So that they can see that shamanism can be accessed without the use of drugs.
(c) To illustrate the universal nature of shamanism.
(d) Because more than anyone else, Westerners need to understand the nuances of shamanism.

2. With the help of spirit helpers and two tsentak inside his mouth, the shaman can help the patient by:
(a) Frightening the intruder out.
(b) Swallowing the intruder.
(c) Vomiting out the intruder.
(d) Smoking out the intruder.

3. What does Harner suggest is the purpose of songs during a shamanic journey?
(a) To keep the patient calm and relaxed.
(b) To guide the shaman towards acceptable portals.
(c) To attract beneficial healing spirit helpers.
(d) To amplify the shaman's altered state.

4. To learn more about shamanism, what does Harner do?
(a) Asks the oldest shaman in the world to mentor him.
(b) Lives among tribal people to learn their shamanic ways.
(c) Assembles a team of seven shamans from every corner of the world.
(d) Enrolls in a class on shamanism at his community college.

5. Myths and stories that have been passed down typically refer to:
(a) Individual animals instead of animal groups.
(b) Individual hero animals.
(c) Animal groups possessing supernatural strength.
(d) Animal groups instead of individual animals.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The author states that the humility in shamanism lies in what?

3. Why does a shaman enter a shamanic state of consciousness?

4. According to the author, who has a guardian spirit, whether recognized or not?

5. After Harner is awakened from his maikua trance, what is he given?

(see the answer key)

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