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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How do spirit helpers assist the shaman?
2. What does Harner say that middle-class Americans report experiencing on their shamanic attempts?
3. In his guided, step-by-step instructions for a first journey, Harner instructs the aspiring shaman to eat:
4. To learn more about shamanism, what does Harner do?
5. Master shamans focus on a triumvirate which is composed of what?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does a shaman do with the tsentak to help a patient?
2. Prompted by similarities he found in books and accounts about shamanic experiences, what did Harner decide to do in order to learn more about shamanism?
3. Describe the roles of drumming and rattling in a shaman's work.
4. Harner says that apprentice shamans report similarities in how they get out of difficulties. What are some of the difficulties he mentions?
5. Who is Akachu, and how does he help Harner?
6. Describe the spirit helpers known as tsentak.
7. Explain the connection between an individual and his or her guardian spirit.
8. Describe Harner's journey with Akachu.
9. What are the main functions and activities of a shaman, as described in Chapter 3?
10. Describe the tunnel a shaman utilizes to journey into the Lowerworld.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain the process and procedure of extracting an intrusion and the role plants play. Why is intrusion extraction considered an advanced shamanic practice?
Essay Topic 2
In the past, and even today, some traditional world religions look unfavorably upon shamanism. Explain what some traditional religions believe about shamanistic practices. How might world cultures advance if greater tolerance and acceptance was practiced towards shamanic peoples? Explain and support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast a shaman's power song with ONE of the following: a school fight song, a lullaby, or a love song.
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