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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. What does the author tell an aspiring shaman to do upon returning from his or her first journey?
(a) Immediately stand and walk around.
(b) Describe the journey aloud.
(c) Drink a glass of water.
(d) Go to sleep.

2. What do various cultures report noticing the shaman give off when in a shamanic state of consciousness?
(a) Light in a halo effect.
(b) Rhythmic sounds.
(c) A highly directional beam of light, like a laser.
(d) An unusually sweet aroma.

3. Why might a shaman work in darkness?
(a) To hide from negative entities.
(b) To conceal his or her expressions.
(c) To achieve the most profound visions.
(d) To minimize interference from the sun's rays.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens in the state a shaman reaches, known as a type of ecstasy?

2. When the shaman is in an altered state, how does healing take place?

3. It is typical for one or more spirits to help guide the shaman through what?

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

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

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