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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Discovering the Way.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In early experiences with the Conibo, Harner hears rushing:
(a) Water.
(b) Cattle.
(c) Trains.
(d) Wind.

2. What must the shaman feed his spirit helpers?
(a) Ground allspice.
(b) Tobacco water.
(c) Vanilla beans.
(d) Coffee nectar.

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

4. Harner indicates that becoming a shaman involves pain, facing fears, and a willingness to:
(a) Consume exotic foods.
(b) Confront the unknown.
(c) Cross dangerous jungles.
(d) Leave behind all that one holds near and dear.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With the help of spirit helpers and two tsentak inside his mouth, the shaman can help the patient by:

2. After Harner is awakened from his maikua trance, what is he given?

3. Harner's reports of the rituals, symbols, and visions of the different tribes he observes are what?

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

5. What does the Jivaro shaman help Harner acquire?

(see the answer key)

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