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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. In his guided, step-by-step instructions for a first journey, Harner instructs the aspiring shaman to eat:
(a) Chicken.
(b) Only seeds and fruit.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Lightly.

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

3. The author shows that all religious traditions share:
(a) One common origin.
(b) Similarities in styles of worship.
(c) A mistrust of shamans and mysticism.
(d) Mystical and symbolic similarities.

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

5. How might a shaman be distinguished from other medicine men?
(a) By the animal tokens they carry in a pouch.
(b) By the tattoo markings given him or her by a mentor.
(c) By the ability to handle poisonous substances without incurring harm.
(d) By the ability to enter altered states of consciousness at will.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, who has a guardian spirit, whether recognized or not?

2. What must the shaman feed his spirit helpers?

3. If SSC stands for shamanic state of consciousness, what does OSC stand for?

4. The author states that the humility in shamanism lies in what?

5. Why might a shaman work in darkness?

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