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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. Shaman's do not challenge the validity of someone else's what?
(a) Claims of being a shaman.
(b) Drug addiction.
(c) Healing methods.
(d) Authentic first-hand experience.

2. What is the name of the Jivaro shaman Harner works with?
(a) Machu.
(b) Arechu.
(c) Akachu.
(d) Pikachu.

3. What does Harner compare his near-death experience with the Conibo to?
(a) Ancient Daoism stories.
(b) Teachings of Confucius.
(c) Descriptions in the Bible.
(d) The concept of reincarnation.

4. After Harner is awakened from his maikua trance, what is he given?
(a) Warm oolong tea and papaya seeds.
(b) Pork and mango chutney.
(c) Warm beer and monkey meat.
(d) Peaches and grubs.

5. The author states that the humility in shamanism lies in what?
(a) The number of spirit guides who choose a particular shaman.
(b) The manner in which shamans speak to new and old souls.
(c) The shaman-patient relationship.
(d) The reverence shamans feel towards nature.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Harner writes that in non-ordinary reality, spirit helpers appear as what?

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

4. What are guardian spirits known as in Australia?

5. Why does Harner include the examples of the Lakota Sioux and Coast Salish tribes for Westerners in particular?

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