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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. Why does a shaman enter a shamanic state of consciousness?
(a) For a serious, specific purpose.
(b) To practice astral travel.
(c) For clarity and balance.
(d) To prove to the elders that he or she is a shaman.

2. Harner asserts that shamanism transcends any particular what?
(a) Culture.
(b) Scholarly assessment.
(c) Falsehood.
(d) Philosophy.

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

4. 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) Explained the creatures represent suppressed desires.
(c) Immediately recognized the creatures.
(d) Warned Harner to stay away from the creatures.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To learn more about shamanism, what does Harner do?

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

3. What does the Jivaro shaman help Harner acquire?

4. What does the author encounter when he drinks maikua?

5. In "The Way of the Shaman," the author shows similarities between:

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