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

2. What does the author encounter when he drinks maikua?
(a) Dangerous creatures.
(b) Beloved pets he knew as a child.
(c) Winged benevolent beings.
(d) A frightening emptiness.

3. Harner claims that when he shared his vision of dragon-like creatures that appeared from outer space with another shaman, that person:
(a) Did not understand the significance of the creatures.
(b) Immediately recognized the creatures.
(c) Explained the creatures represent suppressed desires.
(d) Warned Harner to stay away from the creatures.

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 is the name of the Jivaro shaman Harner works with?
(a) Machu.
(b) Arechu.
(c) Akachu.
(d) Pikachu.

Short Answer Questions

1. In a drug-induced vision, Harner sees demons as:

2. Harner asserts that shamanism transcends any particular what?

3. After a journey that lasts several days in the jungle with his companions, Harner is taken where?

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 include the examples of the Lakota Sioux and Coast Salish tribes for Westerners in particular?

(see the answer key)

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