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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. A stick, staff, or wand is something which works like ____________ to direct, receive, and channel energies.

2. The ancient symbolism of __________is complex, but connected to the feminine forces within the universe.

3. One of the exercises which is presented to the reader is a trance in which they _________ at the end.

4. The law of correspondence, "As above, so below, as below, so above" is from the ancient ___________.

5. Before a person can begin to work with a bird totem, he needs to ask ________ questions and the author has these listed.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the reason for finding a bunch of feathers all at once, as the author explains to the reader?

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

4. Why are feathers important fetishes for people to work with in relation to magic and personal power?

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

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

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

8. What do self knowledge and augury allow a person to do in his life, according to Andrews in the book?

9. What groups were named with animal names in order to show their connection to certain animals?

10. How does the author suggest a person use feathers effectively in his own personal workings?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The idea of predator and prey is brought up in the opening section of the book, but it's said to be more complicated than it seems.

Part 1: How would you describe the relationship between predator and prey?

Part 2: Why do you think the author believes the relationship is more complicated than it seems? Do you agree?

Part 3: Do you believe that the relationship between predator and prey is an important one to explore?

Essay Topic 2

The aura is the energy body surrounding the human form, showing different energies as colors.

Part 1: Do you think that the aura is something that actually exists?

Part 2: Why do you think the aura is something that is being described and used in this book?

Part 3: What color would your aura be if you were able to see it or to show it to others? Why?

Essay Topic 3

While the author has created different meanings and symbols for each of the animals, this does not always mean that the reader agrees.

Part 1: What should happen if a person doesn't agree with an animal description in the book?

Part 2: Is there such a thing as a 'wrong' interpretation of an animal? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think that readers should agree with every single interpretation in this book?

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