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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To the ancient alchemists, the ___________ was a bird which was a symbol of sublimation.
(a) Lark.
(b) Magpie.
(c) Meadow gull.
(d) Martin.

2. In the Hebrew alphabet, the letter 'shin' is given the numerical value of _______, which is how many species of hummingbirds exist.
(a) 250.
(b) 300.
(c) 100.
(d) 200.

3. When Halcyone threw herself into the ocean because she missed her dead husband so much, the gods were impressed and turned her and her husband into ____________.
(a) Kestrels.
(b) Gulls.
(c) Red-tailed hawks.
(d) Kingfishers.

4. The author points out that in relation to the grackle, its color, _________, is the color of the inner and the feminine.
(a) Blue.
(b) Pink.
(c) Purple.
(d) Black.

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

6. The bobcat is a __________ animal and those with this totem may find themselves in a similar situation.
(a) Solitary.
(b) Quiet.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Skittish.

7. What was the author amazed the truck driver was able to avoid hitting in the road, though other drivers kept going?
(a) Turtles.
(b) Ducks.
(c) Squirrels.
(d) Possums.

8. The author also suggests ___________ at parks and at nature centers to be closer to animals.
(a) Walking.
(b) Volunteering.
(c) Lunches.
(d) Working.

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

10. It's best not to ________ of what your animal totem has done for you as this can hinder the connection to the animal.
(a) Make decisions.
(b) Laugh.
(c) Boast.
(d) Complain.

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

12. In Chaldea, the goddess of _________ was pictured as riding on an ass in the stories which are told.
(a) Water.
(b) Humility.
(c) Food.
(d) Death.

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

14. The vulture can ________ for hours without flapping its wings, allowing it to be a patient hunter.
(a) Soar.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Caw.
(d) Swim.

15. The main argument of the author against hunting is that it is not a ____________. It is an unfair match.
(a) Truth.
(b) Honor.
(c) Test.
(d) Sport.

Short Answer Questions

1. Female bears give birth during __________, with usually two to three cubs being born at a time.

2. The turkey vulture also seems to have a unique _________ system, one which helps keep it healthy.

3. What allows the beaver to be such a strong swimmer in the water, according to this book?

4. Some may find it easier to begin to connect with an animal by looking for the most __________ feature of the animal.

5. In the Native American tradition, the woodpecker is a bird connected with the ___________ of the Earth itself.

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