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

2. What is one of the bird species which is considered to be an urban success story?
(a) Blue pigeon.
(b) Hawk.
(c) Owl.
(d) Lark.

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

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

5. To the Pueblo, the red tailed hawk was also known as the _______ and its feathers were used in healing ceremonies.
(a) Red God.
(b) Red Road.
(c) Red eagle.
(d) Red man.

Short Answer Questions

1. The totems which are listed in the book do not make a comprehensive list, but it covers many animals from the ____________ continent.

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

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

4. It's interesting to note that the bison tends to follow the _________ path when it is traveling.

5. A study of the __________ will provide some insight into the energies often associated with the bird.

Short Essay Questions

1. What will help a person begin to see the differences between different species of birds?

2. What does Andrews say is the uncanny ability of the bobcat as an animal totem?

3. What are two of the ways in which a person might be able to call an animal totem to himself?

4. What happens during the house cat's cycle of power, according to the author?

5. What can be disheartening about the practice of working with your animal totems?

6. What does Andrews say is very helpful when it comes to establishing a relationship with a totem animal?

7. What are some of the qualities of the duck that Andrews shares with the reader?

8. While some might call domestic horses 'broken,' what is the other explanation that some have for these horses?

9. What is the status of the turkey vulture - is it a scavenger or a predator when it's out in the wild?

10. What are turkey vultures easily mistaken for when they are looked at by those who are not familiar with them?

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