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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. A person can use drumming and/or music to help enhance the _____________during a ritual.
(a) Joy.
(b) Sound.
(c) Light.
(d) Connection.

4. The pronghorn is the only ____________ native to North America, according to this book.
(a) Antelope.
(b) Elk.
(c) Bear.
(d) Deer.

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

6. Herons are a part of a group of birds called __________, according to the book.
(a) Gliders.
(b) Perchers.
(c) Waders.
(d) Fishers.

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

8. Many people, especially those who live in oceanside areas tend to look at _________ as pests.
(a) Geese.
(b) Grouses.
(c) Grackles.
(d) Gulls.

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

10. Once a person begins to explore animals more closely, he cannot observe __________ objectively anymore.
(a) Nature.
(b) Truth.
(c) Questions.
(d) Spirituality.

11. The vultures have the ability to use _____________ rising from the Earth, which gives them a lift as they soar.
(a) Smoke.
(b) Water.
(c) Thermals.
(d) Drafts.

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

13. Many societies, including the Native Americans, had no word to classify ___________ in previous times.
(a) Humans.
(b) Birds.
(c) Animals.
(d) Fish.

14. Once a woman dressed in white buffalo fur appeared and brought to the Lakota the _____________.
(a) Buffalo symbol.
(b) Sacred pipe.
(c) Sacred books.
(d) Prayer stick.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. The Egyptian God Osiris is often depicted with the head of a __________, as this is a revered animal.

4. The badger is the giant of the weasel family and is considered to be the keeper of the __________.

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

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