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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. Where do grackles like to live, according to the writings of the author?

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

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

4. Hummingbirds know how to use ________ for healing and they are the smallest of all of the birds.

5. In Chaldea, the goddess of _________ was pictured as riding on an ass in the stories which are told.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Andrews say one should do if he has a serious mouse problem at his house?

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

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

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

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

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

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 3

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?

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