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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Shamanism and States of Consciousness.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Harner asserts that shamanism has advanced in areas without technological innovations because:
(a) Technology hasn't erased these people's ability to tap into their intuition.
(b) These people are neither distracted nor electromagnetically impaired by electronic interference.
(c) The plant world communicates better with people when there is no technological interference.
(d) Of the need by these people to find ways to deal with survival and health issues.

2. Why is Harner afraid to take maikua?
(a) Nobody has ever taken maikua and lived to tell about it.
(b) He's heard stories of death and madness that result from taking it.
(c) Its bitterness leaves his mouth dry and burns his throat.
(d) It is a poison that affects the liver and impairs eyesight.

3. One person who tried Harner's step-by-step guided journey exercise reported bringing back what by accident?
(a) A beneficial being.
(b) A healing code.
(c) A message for a friend.
(d) A monkey spirit guide.

4. Shamans pass through what kind of planes?
(a) Ethereal.
(b) Cosmological.
(c) Earthly.
(d) Parallel.

5. What is the purpose of rattles used during a shaman's work?
(a) To open up tightly closed portals.
(b) To ward off evil spirits.
(c) To purify the air surrounding the patient.
(d) To reinforce drumming for a greater sonic effect.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Among other sensations in his experience with the Conibo, Harner experiences a sense of flying inside what?

3. How do shamans use their guardian spirits?

4. What does the Jivaro shaman give to Harner to drink?

5. Harner asks aspiring shamans to refrain from:

(see the answer key)

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