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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. Why does Harner include the examples of the Lakota Sioux and Coast Salish tribes for Westerners in particular?
(a) So that they can see that shamanism can be accessed without the use of drugs.
(b) To illustrate the universal nature of shamanism.
(c) To give them examples of shamanism that might be more familiar to them.
(d) Because more than anyone else, Westerners need to understand the nuances of shamanism.

2. To learn more about shamanism, what does Harner do?
(a) Assembles a team of seven shamans from every corner of the world.
(b) Enrolls in a class on shamanism at his community college.
(c) Lives among tribal people to learn their shamanic ways.
(d) Asks the oldest shaman in the world to mentor him.

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

4. 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 repeats an ancient chant Jivaro teaches him.
(c) He joins Jivaro in an out-of-body ritual.
(d) He spiritually goes to a cave underneath a waterfall.

5. What does the author tell an aspiring shaman to do upon returning from his or her first journey?
(a) Describe the journey aloud.
(b) Immediately stand and walk around.
(c) Go to sleep.
(d) Drink a glass of water.

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. What do various cultures report noticing the shaman give off when in a shamanic state of consciousness?

3. What does Harner speculate about the mandala?

4. What does the Jivaro shaman help Harner acquire?

5. Why might a shaman work in darkness?

(see the answer key)

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