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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. In early experiences with the Conibo, Harner hears rushing:
(a) Water.
(b) Trains.
(c) Cattle.
(d) Wind.

2. What does Harner point out about the Lakota Sioux and the Coast Salish tribes?
(a) Are the best natural healers in the world.
(b) Were the first tribes known to practice shamanism.
(c) They achieve altered states of consciousness without using hallucinogenic substances.
(d) Shun the practice of shamanism and instead pass down stories from one generation to the next.

3. What do the Jivaro do so that newborns can see their guardians?
(a) They prick an infant's left thumb.
(b) They give the infants a light hallucinogen.
(c) They sing songs about guardian animal spirits.
(d) They take the babies on a journey through the wilderness.

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

5. Through numerous examples, the author shows the commonality of experiences by shamans regardless of what?
(a) Their authenticity.
(b) Their state of mind.
(c) Their locations or traditions.
(d) Their schooling.

Short Answer Questions

1. What similarity does Harner point out between shamanism and science?

2. Harner asks aspiring shamans to refrain from:

3. Harner explains that some shamanic students report using caves as:

4. What must the shaman feed his spirit helpers?

5. What does the Jivaro shaman give to Harner to drink?

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