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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 does a shaman typically travel into the Lowerworld?
(a) On the wings of a dragon.
(b) Through a hole or tunnel.
(c) Wearing a special cloak.
(d) By teleporting.

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

3. Harner explains that some shamanic students report using caves as:
(a) Portals.
(b) Hiding places.
(c) Sensory deprivation stations.
(d) Sanctuaries.

4. If SSC stands for shamanic state of consciousness, what does OSC stand for?
(a) Other-worldly shamanic consciousness.
(b) Ordinary shamanic consciousness.
(c) Ordinary state of consciousness.
(d) Orthogonal state of consciousness.

5. Harner's reports of the rituals, symbols, and visions of the different tribes he observes are what?
(a) Disturbing.
(b) Simplistic.
(c) Similar.
(d) Foreign.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Harner indicates that becoming a shaman involves pain, facing fears, and a willingness to:

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

5. On his or her first guided journey, the shaman student is asked by Harner to visualize what?

(see the answer key)

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