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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 totems which are listed in the book do not make a comprehensive list, but it covers many animals from the ____________ continent.
(a) South American.
(b) Asian.
(c) European.
(d) North American.

2. Where do grackles like to live, according to the writings of the author?
(a) Pine trees.
(b) Mountain tops.
(c) Marshes.
(d) Deserts.

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

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

5. The author points out that while people feel 'ritual' is a scary word, we all have personal _________ associated with every human expression.
(a) Beliefs.
(b) Rites.
(c) Sacrifices.
(d) Truths.

Short Answer Questions

1. The vulture can ________ for hours without flapping its wings, allowing it to be a patient hunter.

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

3. Once a person begins to explore animals more closely, he cannot observe __________ objectively anymore.

4. The vultures have the ability to use _____________ rising from the Earth, which gives them a lift as they soar.

5. As a person begins to discover his _________, he may find these animals come to him in dreams or in meditations.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Andrews believe the reason was for the Creator to make the animals of the world?

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

6. What does Andrews say one should do if he has a serious mouse problem at his house?

7. What does Andrews point out about the differentiation between animals and humans in the modern world?

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

9. What is one of the reasons why turkey vultures seem to have such odd heads?

10. What is the warning that Andrews gives in relation to the idea of calling one's totem animal to himself?

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