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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. Which kind of feathers makes the best aura dusters, according to a note by the author?

2. The crane was a powerful symbol to the ancient ____________, according to the book.

3. In addition to colors, what is another thing a person should keep in mind observing nature?

4. The entire bird's body is designed to be light as this will help with the process of ____________.

5. In the older gnostics, the _________ was a major form of the god, Abraxas, according to the findings of the author.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Give some examples in which attributes of an animal might be given to a human via description.

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

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

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

7. What makes the totem relationship different from other relationships to animals in one's life?

8. Why does the location of the animal in the world matter to the interpretation of the totem animal?

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

10. What is the main concern with the idea of the faerie realm, according to the author, which is why he brings it up?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The idea of a scavenger animal is one that is described in a different way than one might expect.

Part 1: Do you think the author's definition of a scavenger is different from the normal definition?

Part 2: Why do you think a scavenger is often thought of as a dangerous or evil animal?

Part 3: How do you feel about the idea of being a scavenger? Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

Essay Topic 2

The power of totems begins when you can connect with the animal and call them to you.

Part 1: Why do you think it's easy to call household pets to you, but not totem animals?

Part 2: Do you think that all animals can be called to a person?

Part 3: How do you think you might begin to create a deeper relationship with a totem animal?

Essay Topic 3

The author introduces the idea that the Creator put animals on the earth in order to teach and guide human beings.

Part 1: Do you agree that animals are here to teach and to guide human beings?

Part 2: Why do you think the author feels that animals are the messengers from a divine being?

Part 3: How do you think your life might change if you absolutely knew for certain that animals were created to bring messages to humans?

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