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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 person can use drumming and/or music to help enhance the _____________during a ritual.

2. The author also suggests ___________ at parks and at nature centers to be closer to animals.

3. It's interesting to note that the bison tends to follow the _________ path when it is traveling.

4. It's best not to ________ of what your animal totem has done for you as this can hinder the connection to the animal.

5. The feathers of the wren are considered to be fetishes against __________, and it's considered unlucky to kill this bird.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Are cats considered to be high maintenance, according to the author's description of house cats?

4. What is the status of the turkey vulture - is it a scavenger or a predator when it's out in the wild?

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

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

7. What does the Anglo-Saxon term 'wild' mean in terms of animals and humans?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

A fetish is a talisman in which a person can focus his or her power for personal transformation.

Part 1: Do you have any personal talismans that you use right now? What are they?

Part 2: Do you agree that you can focus personal power into an inanimate object? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you think a person infuses power into an object? How might you do this?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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