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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. How does a shaman typically travel into the Lowerworld?
(a) On the wings of a dragon.
(b) Through a hole or tunnel.
(c) By teleporting.
(d) Wearing a special cloak.

2. During their "dreamtime," Australian Aruntas often become what?
(a) Platypus.
(b) Kangaroos.
(c) Dolphin whales.
(d) Eagle hawks.

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

4. Why does Harner state that it doesn't matter whether the animal that has appeared is fierce or gentle?
(a) Guardians are bound by oath to never harm humans.
(b) The animal's qualities reflect the inner needs of the shaman.
(c) As sources of power, guardians do not harm the possessor.
(d) The animal is merely a projection of the participant's imagination.

5. Some creation myths show with the passage of time, only shamans could:
(a) Communicate with animals.
(b) Read animals' minds.
(c) Transform into animals.
(d) Gain acceptance by the animal kingdom.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the exercise Harner gives the reader for dancing one's animal guardian spirit, what is the participant asked to do?

2. One person who tried Harner's step-by-step guided journey exercise reported bringing back what by accident?

3. Shamans pass through what kind of planes?

4. Among some Plains Indians tribes, it is believed that those who don't have a guardian animal spirit lack what?

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

(see the answer key)

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