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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) Of the need by these people to find ways to deal with survival and health issues.
(b) These people are neither distracted nor electromagnetically impaired by electronic interference.
(c) Technology hasn't erased these people's ability to tap into their intuition.
(d) The plant world communicates better with people when there is no technological interference.

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

3. How do spirit helpers assist the shaman?
(a) By keeping the shaman's third eye open at all times to see alternate realities.
(b) By helping the shaman engage in divination of the past, present, and future.
(c) By whispering truths into the shaman's otherworldly ears.
(d) By spying on others and reporting back to the shaman.

4. Why is the Jivaro shaman who helps Harner worried that the author may not be able to find tsentak?
(a) Finding tsentak is an advanced shamanic practice.
(b) Harner is not an Indian.
(c) Harner has not gone through the necessary rituals.
(d) The tsentak are extremely elusive.

5. Which of the following do reputable shamans NOT do?
(a) Take on patients' symptoms.
(b) Practice clairvoyance.
(c) Make deals with evil spirits.
(d) Cross realities at will.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When drugs are involved in Shaman practices, who takes them?

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

5. What happens in the state a shaman reaches, known as a type of ecstasy?

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