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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Power Practices.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are guardian spirits known as in Australia?
(a) Assistant totem.
(b) Totem angel.
(c) Spirit of assistance.
(d) Angelic assistant.

2. While working, why must a shaman remain lightly connected to the material environment?
(a) Because of having to move between realities.
(b) To incorporate the properties of the material world into the cure.
(c) To harness the power of nature.
(d) Because of the shaman's physical requirements.

3. Master shamans focus on a triumvirate which is composed of what?
(a) Knowledge, power, and healing.
(b) Emotions, thoughts, and breath work.
(c) The heart, brain, and lungs.
(d) Virtues, strength, and vitality.

4. According to the author, who has a guardian spirit, whether recognized or not?
(a) Shamans.
(b) Leaders.
(c) Curanderos.
(d) Everyone.

5. Harner asserts that shamanism transcends any particular what?
(a) Falsehood.
(b) Culture.
(c) Scholarly assessment.
(d) Philosophy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What similarity does Harner point out between shamanism and science?

3. Included in the reports from participants of Harner's first guided shamanic exercise are:

4. Where can a shaman go to retrieve a lost power animal?

5. How is a shamanic state of consciousness, or SSC, achieved?

(see the answer key)

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