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

2. What are the tsentak?
(a) Spirits who bridge the seen and the unseen.
(b) Helpers who cause or cure illness.
(c) Guides who intervene in emergencies.
(d) Mischievous tree sprites.

3. Harner's reports of the rituals, symbols, and visions of the different tribes he observes are what?
(a) Foreign.
(b) Similar.
(c) Disturbing.
(d) Simplistic.

4. What does the Jivaro shaman help Harner acquire?
(a) Advanced intuition.
(b) Spirit helpers.
(c) The ability to see beyond.
(d) Tree guides.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In his guided, step-by-step instructions for a first journey, Harner instructs the aspiring shaman to eat:

3. It is typical for one or more spirits to help guide the shaman through what?

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

5. How do spirit helpers assist the shaman?

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