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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 a shaman typically travel into the Lowerworld?
(a) On the wings of a dragon.
(b) Through a hole or tunnel.
(c) By teleporting.
(d) Wearing a special cloak.

2. In rock-seeing, a shaman takes two rocks, sits with them, poses a question, and then examines the stones for what?
(a) Signs that the stones have transformed during the session.
(b) Living creatures or features that provide clues regarding answers.
(c) Traces of minerals that can be used for healing rituals.
(d) Words temporarily appearing on the surface pointing to an answer.

3. Which of the following do reputable shamans NOT do?
(a) Practice clairvoyance.
(b) Cross realities at will.
(c) Take on patients' symptoms.
(d) Make deals with evil spirits.

4. Shamans from Venezuela, North America, Australia, and other regions all report having similar what?
(a) Experiences.
(b) Concerns.
(c) Spirit guides.
(d) Dietary needs.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Harner say it's important that the shaman does not tell the patient's family that he already has the ordinary form of the spirit in his mouth?

3. How old is shamanism estimated to be?

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

5. What are the tsentak?

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