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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Primary flight feathers normally fall out ________________, which many people don't realize to be the case.

2. Interesting to note, birds do not run out of ___________. They simply fly into it to get what they need.

3. _________ on birds are of great significance as anything related to the head has applications to the thinking process, higher mind, and higher perceptions.

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

5. The blackbird keynote entry includes the idea that this bird is linked to understanding the ____________ of Mother Nature.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Andrews say about the feathers as they are removed from a bird during preening?

4. What is the way in which the author wants the reader to begin to learn the totems in this book?

5. What are the qualities of squirrels and raccoons which can be attributed to humans as well?

6. What is the author's definition and explanation of what a fetish is in relationship to personal workings?

7. What is the reason why birds let go of their feathers, according to the findings and the research of the author?

8. What are the exercises in the book supposed to help a reader do in his own life?

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

10. Is it necessary to have a strong reason for looking up an animal within this book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Andrews believes that all environments can offer up messages and animals to support these messages.

Part 1: Do you think it's possible to connect fully to nature in an urban setting?

Part 2: Is your current environment suitable for connecting to the animal totems? What needs to change?

Part 3: In what ways can environment hinder one's experience of the animal kingdom?

Essay Topic 2

Andrews points out that people also need to learn how to relax in relation to their lives so that they may find messages around them.

Part 1: Do you think relaxing is the only way for a person to connect to the environment around them?

Part 2: How do you attempt to connect to the environment around you? Or don't you?

Part 3: Do you feel that relaxing is an easy task to accomplish? What obstacles might be in your way?

Essay Topic 3

Andrews brings up the issue of the fairies and whether they are actual creatures - though no conclusion is reached.

Part 1: Why do you think the idea of fairies is such a contentious issue?

Part 2: Do you think that fairies exist? Is there any proof in either direction?

Part 3: What might be the purpose of fairies if they do exist in the world?

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