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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. Among other sensations in his experience with the Conibo, Harner experiences a sense of flying inside what?
(a) A zero-gravity orb.
(b) A spaceship.
(c) A mountain.
(d) A water well.

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) Vomiting out the intruder.
(c) Swallowing the intruder.
(d) Smoking out the intruder.

3. What does Harner recommend that the aspiring shaman listen to?
(a) Chanting.
(b) Flowing water.
(c) Birds singing.
(d) Drumming.

4. Which of the following is NOT a purpose for entering a shamanic state of consciousness?
(a) Healing illnesses.
(b) Betrayal.
(c) Retrieving power animals.
(d) Exploration.

5. How does Harner end his first shamanic journey exercise for the reader?
(a) Prolonged string vibration.
(b) Sound of a bell.
(c) Four sharp strikes.
(d) Wolf howl.

Short Answer Questions

1. Through numerous examples, the author shows the commonality of experiences by shamans regardless of what?

2. If SSC stands for shamanic state of consciousness, what does OSC stand for?

3. How does a shaman typically travel into the Lowerworld?

4. What is a shaman able to do to restore health in a person with the assistance of appropriate spirit helpers?

5. 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?

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