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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. In early experiences with the Conibo, Harner hears rushing:
(a) Trains.
(b) Wind.
(c) Cattle.
(d) Water.

2. Harner asserts that shamanism has advanced in areas without technological innovations because:
(a) Technology hasn't erased these people's ability to tap into their intuition.
(b) Of the need by these people to find ways to deal with survival and health issues.
(c) These people are neither distracted nor electromagnetically impaired by electronic interference.
(d) The plant world communicates better with people when there is no technological interference.

3. What similarity does Harner point out between shamanism and science?
(a) Both are in awe of complexity and the magnificence of nature.
(b) Both require a curious mind, an open heart, and a sense of adventure.
(c) Both are available to the serious student of reality.
(d) Both require much training and discipline.

4. Particularly during the Inquisition, many Christian church leaders considered animal transformation to be what?
(a) Sorcery.
(b) Harmless.
(c) Laughable.
(d) Empowering.

5. Harner asks aspiring shamans to refrain from:
(a) Exercising strenuously.
(b) Using anything electronic.
(c) Drinking alcohol.
(d) Eating sweets.

Short Answer Questions

1. On his or her first guided journey, the shaman student is asked by Harner to visualize what?

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

3. How does Harner end his first shamanic journey exercise for the reader?

4. How does the 1562 book, "Natural Magick," make reference to shamans?

5. What are guardian spirits called in Siberia?

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