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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. While working, why must a shaman remain lightly connected to the material environment?
(a) Because of the shaman's physical requirements.
(b) Because of having to move between realities.
(c) To incorporate the properties of the material world into the cure.
(d) To harness the power of nature.

2. Master shamans focus on a triumvirate which is composed of what?
(a) Virtues, strength, and vitality.
(b) Emotions, thoughts, and breath work.
(c) Knowledge, power, and healing.
(d) The heart, brain, and lungs.

3. How does the author describe his world during a shamanic state of consciousness?
(a) "Simultaneously familiar, unfamiliar, and complete."
(b) "Marvelous, infinite, otherworldly."
(c) "Mildly disturbing, and an incredible trip."
(d) "New, and yet familiarly ancient universe."

4. Through numerous examples, the author shows the commonality of experiences by shamans regardless of what?
(a) Their schooling.
(b) Their authenticity.
(c) Their locations or traditions.
(d) Their state of mind.

5. What does the Jivaro shaman give to Harner to drink?
(a) Water from a mystical underground spring.
(b) Fermented coconut milk.
(c) The juice of the cacao plant.
(d) A substance made from the datura plant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Jivaro shaman help Harner acquire?

2. Harner's personal observation is that people develop shamanism as a tool for using the power of the human mind for what?

3. How do the Conibo access the Lowerworld?

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

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

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