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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. How might a shaman be distinguished from other medicine men?
(a) By the ability to handle poisonous substances without incurring harm.
(b) By the animal tokens they carry in a pouch.
(c) By the tattoo markings given him or her by a mentor.
(d) By the ability to enter altered states of consciousness at will.

2. A shaman might enter a shamanic state of consciousness to bring back messages for whom?
(a) A patient in ordinary reality.
(b) A patient's loved ones.
(c) Doctors treating a patient.
(d) Non-traditional doctors in ordinary reality.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Harner explains that some shamanic students report using caves as:

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

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

5. What does the Jivaro shaman help Harner acquire?

(see the answer key)

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