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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Hindu temples were constructed in concentric __________, with animals appearing in different forms in this pattern.
(a) Squares.
(b) Circles.
(c) Lines.
(d) Spirals.

2. The bear is an animal which is associated with awakening the power of the ____________.
(a) Unconscious.
(b) Spirit.
(c) Power.
(d) Truth.

3. In the European folk tradition, the __________ is considered to be the weather prophet, telling of the coming storms.
(a) Woodpecker.
(b) Vulture.
(c) Crow.
(d) Raven.

4. Which pheasant-like bird is associated with sacred drumming and dancing, as written in its keynote?
(a) Goose.
(b) Grosbeak.
(c) Grouse.
(d) Grackle.

5. Some people use ___________ to help them perform animal rites, without causing unnecessary harm.
(a) Stuffed animals.
(b) Zoos.
(c) Roadkill.
(d) Alive animals.

6. All animals with _________ of any kind have connections to the European knights of medieval lore.
(a) Tails.
(b) Spikes.
(c) Armor.
(d) Teeth.

7. When a beaver begins to enter a person's life, the question the person should be asking is: What _________ have been neglected?
(a) Words.
(b) Dreams.
(c) Waters.
(d) Jobs.

8. In pagan traditions, the wren is connected to the ___________ gods and goddesses, according to the book.
(a) Earth.
(b) Fire.
(c) Water.
(d) Air.

9. When a person finds his totem to be scary or unglamorous, where does the author tell him to go for information?
(a) A bookstore.
(b) The library.
(c) A university.
(d) Children's areas.

10. Native American people thought of bears as ___________ since they are able to walk on two feet.
(a) Humans.
(b) Fish.
(c) Gods.
(d) Spirits.

11. In the Greek tradition, the woodpecker occupied the throne of ___________, considered sacred to this god of thunder.
(a) Hera.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Hermes.
(d) Apollo.

12. In many folk traditions, it is thought that when the turkey vulture comes back after winter, there will be no more ___________.
(a) Ice.
(b) Snow.
(c) Frost.
(d) Spring.

13. The __________ of the woodpecker are what help it to hold itself upright when it is pecking at wood.
(a) Down.
(b) Head.
(c) Tail feathers.
(d) Breast bone.

14. It's interesting to note that the bison tends to follow the _________ path when it is traveling.
(a) Hilliest.
(b) Hardest.
(c) Easiest.
(d) Most crooked.

15. Unlike most birds whose bones are filled with air, the loon's bones are ___________.
(a) Solid.
(b) Flexible.
(c) Filled with water.
(d) Filled with blood.

Short Answer Questions

1. Because of their system of communication, gulls are good teachers of how to talk with and to read _____________.

2. The main argument of the author against hunting is that it is not a ____________. It is an unfair match.

3. A person can use drumming and/or music to help enhance the _____________during a ritual.

4. The author also suggests ___________ at parks and at nature centers to be closer to animals.

5. It's best not to ________ of what your animal totem has done for you as this can hinder the connection to the animal.

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