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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Shamanic Journey: Introduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author emphasizes that not all tribes use what in their shamanic practices?
(a) Drugs.
(b) Chants.
(c) Shamans.
(d) Rituals.

2. On his or her first guided journey, the shaman student is asked by Harner to visualize what?
(a) A quiet, tranquil scene that includes the element of water.
(b) A favorite animal or element of nature.
(c) A starry sky and the patterns the stars form.
(d) An opening in the earth that feels acceptable.

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

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

5. In a drug-induced vision, Harner sees demons as:
(a) Faceless ghosts.
(b) Fish with teeth.
(c) Reptiles.
(d) Beetles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the tsentak?

2. Which of the following does NOT help a shaman enter a shamanic state of consciousness?

3. What is the name of the Jivaro shaman Harner works with?

4. In his attempt to find spirit helpers with the assistance of a Jivaro shaman from Ecuador, what does the author do?

5. How do the Conibo access the Lowerworld?

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