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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. Why do the Jivaro and other shamanic tribes believe in waking up a person gently?
(a) To avoid scaring the person to death.
(b) So that the person's power animal has the chance to return.
(c) To preserve the guardian spirit visions he or she received while sleeping.
(d) So that the person can remember his or her lucid dreams.

2. During the exercise for restoring power presented to the reader, what happens when the participant emerges from the tunnel into Lowerworld?
(a) A power animal will be recognized by seeing it four times.
(b) A power animal will speak to the participant.
(c) An animal guide will lead the way.
(d) An animal guide will initiate a power dance.

3. Harner presents one shaman's drawings of the tunnel to Lowerworld. What does it look like?
(a) Concentric circles with crystals and humans falling through a hole.
(b) Brightly lit opening with benevolent animals protecting the entrance.
(c) A winding chute that's wide at the top and bottom but narrow in the middle.
(d) A cavern with steps leading straight down.

4. Harner indicates that a tonal animal is linked to someone's fate in what?
(a) Ordinary reality.
(b) Shamanic states of consciousness.
(c) Dream states.
(d) Pre-adolescent years.

5. A shaman can be open to attacks when what is not present?
(a) Human companion.
(b) Incense.
(c) Animal totem.
(d) Guardian spirit.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote "Natural Magick" in 1562?

2. According to Jivaro tradition, a shaman must seek out a guardian spirit how often?

3. Among the Coastal Salish, animals that become human are called what?

4. What position does Harner recommend for a beginning shaman learning power restoration techniques?

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. When was the book Natural Magick written, and what is it about?

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

5. What does Harner say about shamanism and synchronicity?

6. What might a restless or shocked power animal do?

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

8. What is a vision quest?

9. Describe what Harner writes about the mythical past link between humans and animals.

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

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