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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. Harner asserts that shamanism has advanced in areas without technological innovations because:
(a) Technology hasn't erased these people's ability to tap into their intuition.
(b) Of the need by these people to find ways to deal with survival and health issues.
(c) The plant world communicates better with people when there is no technological interference.
(d) These people are neither distracted nor electromagnetically impaired by electronic interference.

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

3. In what form will an apprentice shaman see an animal upon entering Lowerworld during the power restoration exercise?
(a) In a hunting stance.
(b) Either living or made of stone, wood, or another substance.
(c) Always as a totem or charm.
(d) A nearly transparent form.

4. Among some Plains Indians tribes, it is believed that those who don't have a guardian animal spirit lack what?
(a) Strength and physical agility.
(b) Power and life success.
(c) Courage and compassion.
(d) Integrity and character.

5. Why does the author say dancing is an effective way to keep one's animal close?
(a) It exercises and honors the animal.
(b) Animals are attracted to movement.
(c) Animals are hypnotized by the dancing.
(d) It creates vibrant energy the animal enjoys.

Short Answer Questions

1. What element is often reported in many successful guardian spirit journeys?

2. How old is shamanism estimated to be?

3. Harner claims that when he shared his vision of dragon-like creatures that appeared from outer space with another shaman, that person:

4. Harner indicates that a tonal animal is linked to someone's fate in what?

5. Harner's personal observation is that people develop shamanism as a tool for using the power of the human mind for what?

(see the answer key)

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