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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. What happens in the state a shaman reaches, known as a type of ecstasy?
(a) A higher entity takes over and controls the shaman's body.
(b) The soul leaves the body, either ascending or descending.
(c) The shaman's spirit goes on a type of auto-pilot mode.
(d) The shaman taps into perfect bliss.

2. In his attempt to find spirit helpers with the assistance of a Jivaro shaman from Ecuador, what does the author do?
(a) He calls out to spirit helpers in the rainforest.
(b) He joins Jivaro in an out-of-body ritual.
(c) He spiritually goes to a cave underneath a waterfall.
(d) He repeats an ancient chant Jivaro teaches him.

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

4. How does the author describe his world during a shamanic state of consciousness?
(a) "Mildly disturbing, and an incredible trip."
(b) "New, and yet familiarly ancient universe."
(c) "Simultaneously familiar, unfamiliar, and complete."
(d) "Marvelous, infinite, otherworldly."

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Harner claims that when he shared his vision of dragon-like creatures that appeared from outer space with another shaman, that person:

2. In early experiences with the Conibo, Harner hears rushing:

3. In the cultures Harner studies, shamans are primarily:

4. What is the purpose of rapid drumming during the guided journey that Harner takes new students through?

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

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