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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. Shamans typically utilize crystals as:
(a) Objects that pull out negative energy.
(b) Transmitters of energy for health.
(c) Harnessers of the sun's energy.
(d) Doorways into the future.

2. Why must a shaman not send power directly to the patient?
(a) The extra power can shock a weakened patient's system.
(b) The guardian spirit animals will feel useless and disappear.
(c) It will exhaust the shaman's energy.
(d) It can contaminate the patient's energy.

3. How might a shaman be distinguished from other medicine men?
(a) By the tattoo markings given him or her by a mentor.
(b) By the animal tokens they carry in a pouch.
(c) By the ability to enter altered states of consciousness at will.
(d) By the ability to handle poisonous substances without incurring harm.

4. During their "dreamtime," Australian Aruntas often become what?
(a) Platypus.
(b) Kangaroos.
(c) Dolphin whales.
(d) Eagle hawks.

5. A shaman might enter a shamanic state of consciousness to bring back messages for whom?
(a) A patient's loved ones.
(b) Non-traditional doctors in ordinary reality.
(c) Doctors treating a patient.
(d) A patient in ordinary reality.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does a guardian spirit animal encountered in Lowerworld often communicate with the shaman?

2. Apprentice shamans sometimes report to Harner that they:

3. According to Harner, what are "big dreams?"

4. What is the most famous method of acquiring a guardian animal spirit?

5. Why does the author say dancing is an effective way to keep one's animal close?

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