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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the Jivaro see in someone who possesses a guardian?
(a) A golden circle surrounding the person.
(b) An inverted rainbow in the chest.
(c) Sparks of pink light from the fingertips.
(d) A colorful aura around the head.

2. After the power animal in the Lowerworld alerts the shaman that it is ready to accompany him or her, what is the shaman supposed to do?
(a) Clasp the animal to the chest and, with the other hand, rattle quickly.
(b) Charge at the animal and chase it up the tunnel.
(c) Close his or her eyes and float back up the tunnel with the animal right behind.
(d) Bow down humbly and respectfully request that the animal accompany him or her.

3. The shamans among Scandinavian Laps often become what?
(a) Whales, fish, polar bears, and elk.
(b) Bears, reindeer, wolves, and fish.
(c) Moose, caribou, bears, and rabbits.
(d) Reindeer, elk, rabbits, and foxes.

4. A shaman's quartz crystals typically are hidden from what?
(a) Moonlight.
(b) Spirit guides.
(c) Tribal leaders.
(d) Sun's rays.

5. According to the author, restoring power requires restoring or acquiring what?
(a) Guardian water spirit.
(b) Power animal.
(c) Power rock.
(d) Guardian tree sprite.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harner recommend to a shaman student if he or she meets frightening creatures, such as fanged serpents or fish with teeth?

2. Many traditions speak of the mythical past when animals could:

3. In the Jivaro tradition, the identity of a power animal is what?

4. Before trying to retrieve a power animal, the shaman needs what?

5. Most cultures believe that a shaman can have how many guardian animals at a time?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the power restoration exercise Harner presents for the reader, what is the participant told to avoid?

2. How can a shaman tell whether or not an individual has a guardian spirit?

3. Why should a shaman avoid trying to heal when he or she is feeling dis-spirited?

4. How do the Jivaro know if a person has or doesn't have a guardian animal spirit?

5. Why does a power animal need to be danced regularly?

6. What connection does a patient often have with a returned spirit animal?

7. What does Harner say about shamanism and synchronicity?

8. Describe what Harner refers to as the "Calling The Beasts" ritual.

9. Give a brief summary of the exercise the author presents to the reader on how to dance one's animal guardian spirit.

10. What is a vision quest?

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