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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 sense of __________ is a strong stimulant to the sex drive, especially in armadillos, but in all species.
(a) Sight.
(b) Smell.
(c) Touch.
(d) Taste.

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

3. Sometimes the woodpecker will show up in someone's life just to stimulate new ____________.
(a) Colors.
(b) Rhythms.
(c) Art.
(d) Sounds.

4. Native American people thought of bears as ___________ since they are able to walk on two feet.
(a) Humans.
(b) Gods.
(c) Fish.
(d) Spirits.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The turkey vulture also seems to have a unique _________ system, one which helps keep it healthy.

2. The bobcat is a __________ animal and those with this totem may find themselves in a similar situation.

3. The loon is always around __________, a symbol of the astral plane, dreams, and other levels of consciousness.

4. The bear is also associated with the goddess ____________, a goddess of the moon.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Andrews believe the vulture to be a patient hunter? What qualities does the vulture have?

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

4. What are the two species which Andrews describes in terms of their mouse catching abilities?

5. Are cats considered to be high maintenance, according to the author's description of house cats?

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

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

8. What are some of the ways in which the astral plane might be described to another person?

9. What does it mean when Andrews talks about the idea of an animal being transitory in nature?

10. What does Andrews say is the 'keynote' for the grackle bird when he describes it in this book?

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