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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. In the cultures Harner studies, shamans are primarily:
(a) Men.
(b) Grandmothers.
(c) Women.
(d) Children.

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

3. In his guided, step-by-step instructions for a first journey, Harner instructs the aspiring shaman to eat:
(a) Chicken.
(b) Lightly.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Only seeds and fruit.

4. 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) Asks the oldest shaman in the world to mentor him.
(d) Lives among tribal people to learn their shamanic ways.

5. What does Harner compare his near-death experience with the Conibo to?
(a) Teachings of Confucius.
(b) The concept of reincarnation.
(c) Ancient Daoism stories.
(d) Descriptions in the Bible.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a shaman able to do to restore health in a person with the assistance of appropriate spirit helpers?

2. Included in the reports from participants of Harner's first guided shamanic exercise are:

3. Why is Harner afraid to take maikua?

4. How does the author describe his world during a shamanic state of consciousness?

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

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