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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, The Journey to Restore Power.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author tell an aspiring shaman to do upon returning from his or her first journey?
(a) Drink a glass of water.
(b) Go to sleep.
(c) Describe the journey aloud.
(d) Immediately stand and walk around.

2. Harner writes that in non-ordinary reality, spirit helpers appear as what?
(a) Religious deities.
(b) Animals, including jaguars, monkeys, and butterflies.
(c) People once known who have passed on.
(d) Familiar plants and flowers.

3. While in the Lowerworld on a journey to restore power, how will the shaman know if a power animal is ready to accompany the seeker?
(a) The animal will begin walking up the tunnel.
(b) The animal will give off a faint glow.
(c) The animal will smile.
(d) The animal will give signs that it is ready.

4. Before trying to retrieve a power animal, the shaman needs what?
(a) A power mask.
(b) A power song.
(c) Animal art.
(d) Animal bones.

5. Harner claims that when he shared his vision of dragon-like creatures that appeared from outer space with another shaman, that person:
(a) Warned Harner to stay away from the creatures.
(b) Explained the creatures represent suppressed desires.
(c) Did not understand the significance of the creatures.
(d) Immediately recognized the creatures.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a purpose for entering a shamanic state of consciousness?

2. What do the Jivaro do so that newborns can see their guardians?

3. Shamans pass through what kind of planes?

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

5. According to the author, restoring power requires restoring or acquiring what?

(see the answer key)

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