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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. There are five main goals for this book, with the third being: "It will assist you in discovering the hidden powers and significance of yourself, as it is reflected by your ___________."
(a) Hide.
(b) Totem.
(c) Prayer stick.
(d) Meditation.

2. The entire bird's body is designed to be light as this will help with the process of ____________.
(a) Fitting into small spaces.
(b) Flying.
(c) Eating.
(d) Caring for babies.

3. In the past, shamans, priests, and priestesses were the keepers of the sacred knowledge of ___________.
(a) Life.
(b) Air.
(c) Sunlight.
(d) Water.

4. The author has heard of people saying that they want to get back in touch with __________, but he does not feel we are out of touch.
(a) Spirit.
(b) Nature.
(c) Dreams.
(d) Our selves.

5. What is one way of developing a more intuitive understanding of the language of birds, according to the author?
(a) Songs.
(b) Divination.
(c) Walks.
(d) Museum trips.

Short Answer Questions

1. Many societies of the world recognize the importance of __________ when it comes to meaning in one's surroundings.

2. The ________ times are the times when there is a thinning of the veils between the worlds, between the physical and the spiritual.

3. The ancient symbolism of __________is complex, but connected to the feminine forces within the universe.

4. The _________ is one of the tiniest birds in the world, but can migrate over vast distances.

5. At what time of day would the rooster totem be at its highest cycle of power, according to the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are feathers important fetishes for people to work with in relation to magic and personal power?

2. What are some items which can be attached to a prayer stick in order to give it power for the person using it?

3. What does the author say that the tail feathers of a bird might be used for when they are flying?

4. What are some examples of other fetishes which may help a person connect to his personal power?

5. What is the recommendation the author makes in order for a person to become more sensitive to his surroundings?

6. In the ancient history of the Native American tribes, what was the relationship between animals and people?

7. What are some of the attributes of the pigeon, as Andrews includes in this opening section's examples?

8. What groups were named with animal names in order to show their connection to certain animals?

9. What is the relationship between predator and prey, as is described in this opening section of the book?

10. What is the importance of the mating style of an animal when it comes to the interpretation of totems?

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