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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. Because of their system of communication, gulls are good teachers of how to talk with and to read _____________.

2. During the winter sleep of a bear, its _______ shut down completely and scientists are studying why.

3. The main argument of the author against hunting is that it is not a ____________. It is an unfair match.

4. The Hindu temples were constructed in concentric __________, with animals appearing in different forms in this pattern.

5. All animals with _________ of any kind have connections to the European knights of medieval lore.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Andrews say is the uncanny ability of the bobcat as an animal totem?

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

3. What does Andrews say is very helpful when it comes to establishing a relationship with a totem animal?

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

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

6. Why is the turkey vulture a bird which is consistently associated with death and with the afterlife?

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

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

9. What might happen when a person chooses a wilder totem rather than a tamer totem animal?

10. What happens as a result of the bobcat's accurate sensors about energy and other people?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The prayer stick is something described by the author is a ritual tool for power and guidance.

Part 1: Do you think that prayer sticks are helpful within rituals?

Part 2: How do you think a person decides to choose items to put on a prayer stick?

Part 3: What might you put on a prayer stick if you were to make one for yourself? Why do you choose these items or decorations?

Essay Topic 2

The author points out that looking into the world around us can help us make decisions for the future.

Part 1: Do you think that augury is fortunetelling? Why or why not?

Part 2: How do you think augury might be able to help you in your personal life?

Part 3: Why do you think that people in the past turned to augury as a way to help them make decisions about their life?

Essay Topic 3

The animal rites that the author suggests in this book can be intensified with knowledge and music.

Part 1: How do you feel about doing animal rites for a totem animal?

Part 2: Why do you think people do rites for animals they feel to be sacred?

Part 3: Do you think you would ever do a rite for an animal? Why or why not?

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