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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. Harner notes that in modern technology, quartz crystals are used in what?
(a) Solar-powered panels and electric cars.
(b) Children's electronic toys.
(c) Radio transmitters and computers.
(d) Atomic reactors.

2. Often, a patient already has the following with a returned power animal:
(a) A spiritual bridge.
(b) An unusual connection.
(c) A pre-determined destiny.
(d) An agreement.

3. In some traditions, how is a quartz crystal recharged?
(a) Through a three-day ceremony of incense burning and constant chanting.
(b) Cleansing in the ocean or a spring, then left out in the sun on the solstice.
(c) Leaving it out in an intense thunderstorm.
(d) Asking a power animal to dance with it in Lowerworld.

4. What happens to a power object when it no longer moves a person emotionally?
(a) It is returned to nature.
(b) It is placed inside a rattle.
(c) It is incorporated into a necklace.
(d) It is buried three feet underground.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. During the exercise for restoring power presented to the reader, what happens when the participant emerges from the tunnel into Lowerworld?

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

5. In order for a shaman to restore power to someone from a distance, what does the author say is required?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do power animals first show themselves to a shaman?

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

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

5. What is the bone game?

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

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

8. What are power objects, and what are they for?

9. How did Essie Parrish, a California Pomo Indian, acquire her first power song?

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

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