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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) Possums.
(d) Squirrels.

3. In the Greek tradition, the vulture is thought to be descended from the __________, a mythical creature.
(a) Griffin.
(b) Baltas.
(c) Medusa.
(d) Wyrds.

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

5. In some ancient societies, the letting of _________ was a way of releasing a form of psychic energy.
(a) Tears.
(b) Saliva.
(c) Water.
(d) Blood.

6. What is another name, though incorrect, often given to a red tailed hawk by those who are not familiar with birds?
(a) Turkey buzzard.
(b) Chicken hawk.
(c) Raven.
(d) Vulture.

7. The massive head of the buffalo can be a symbol that one must combine efforts with the ______________.
(a) Hunters.
(b) Forests.
(c) Divine.
(d) Truth.

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

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

10. The bear is also associated with the goddess ____________, a goddess of the moon.
(a) Hecate.
(b) Diana.
(c) Luna.
(d) Hera.

11. During the winter sleep of a bear, its _______ shut down completely and scientists are studying why.
(a) Kidneys.
(b) Intestines.
(c) Lungs.
(d) Heart muscles.

12. Hummingbirds know how to use ________ for healing and they are the smallest of all of the birds.
(a) Bees.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Sunlight.
(d) Bears.

13. In alchemy, the vulture was a symbol of sublimation as it closely resembled the _________.
(a) Partridge.
(b) Eagle.
(c) Dove.
(d) Crow.

14. A pronghorn will signal danger to others by raising the _________ patch on its bottom.
(a) Red.
(b) Blue.
(c) White.
(d) Black.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chaldea, the goddess of _________ was pictured as riding on an ass in the stories which are told.

2. Many societies, including the Native Americans, had no word to classify ___________ in previous times.

3. The author also suggests a person create a __________, with pictures and descriptions of the animal surrounding a picture of the person.

4. Those who are working with the vulture as a totem will want to monitor the health of their __________ system.

5. A successful rite, whether it is to connect with Nature or animals or any other purpose, will focus and improve your __________.

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