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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. In pagan traditions, the wren is connected to the ___________ gods and goddesses, according to the book.

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

3. What is another name, though incorrect, often given to a red tailed hawk by those who are not familiar with birds?

4. In alchemy, the vulture was a symbol of sublimation as it closely resembled the _________.

5. In the Greek tradition, the vulture is thought to be descended from the __________, a mythical creature.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Andrews point out about the differentiation between animals and humans in the modern world?

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

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

6. What happens during the house cat's cycle of power, according to the author?

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

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

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

10. What are some of the qualities of the duck that Andrews shares with the reader?

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

The author does not list every single animal in the world in this book, only the larger groups and species.

Part 1: Why do you think the author doesn't list every single animal in the world?

Part 2: Do you think it would be more useful to have all of the animals in the world defined?

Part 3: Which animals do you think should be listed which are not listed at the current time?

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