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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. There is popularity of voodoo in some parts of the country to involve the sacrifice of ___________, though this is not the case everywhere.
(a) Snakes.
(b) Chickens.
(c) Goats.
(d) Horses.

2. The author points out that while people feel 'ritual' is a scary word, we all have personal _________ associated with every human expression.
(a) Rites.
(b) Truths.
(c) Beliefs.
(d) Sacrifices.

3. The Hindu temples were constructed in concentric __________, with animals appearing in different forms in this pattern.
(a) Squares.
(b) Circles.
(c) Lines.
(d) Spirals.

4. The totems which are listed in the book do not make a comprehensive list, but it covers many animals from the ____________ continent.
(a) European.
(b) South American.
(c) Asian.
(d) North American.

5. A study of the __________ will provide some insight into the energies often associated with the bird.
(a) Behaviors.
(b) Prey.
(c) Families.
(d) Colors.

6. What was the author amazed the truck driver was able to avoid hitting in the road, though other drivers kept going?
(a) Squirrels.
(b) Turtles.
(c) Possums.
(d) Ducks.

7. Native American people thought of bears as ___________ since they are able to walk on two feet.
(a) Fish.
(b) Spirits.
(c) Gods.
(d) Humans.

8. In the Hebrew alphabet, the letter 'shin' is given the numerical value of _______, which is how many species of hummingbirds exist.
(a) 300.
(b) 250.
(c) 100.
(d) 200.

9. Female bears give birth during __________, with usually two to three cubs being born at a time.
(a) Mating season.
(b) Bathing.
(c) Hunting season.
(d) Heavy sleep.

10. What is one of the bird species which is considered to be an urban success story?
(a) Owl.
(b) Blue pigeon.
(c) Hawk.
(d) Lark.

11. The author also suggests ___________ at parks and at nature centers to be closer to animals.
(a) Volunteering.
(b) Walking.
(c) Lunches.
(d) Working.

12. The author also suggests a person create a __________, with pictures and descriptions of the animal surrounding a picture of the person.
(a) Painting.
(b) Photo.
(c) Mosaic.
(d) Collage.

13. Some people use ___________ to help them perform animal rites, without causing unnecessary harm.
(a) Zoos.
(b) Alive animals.
(c) Stuffed animals.
(d) Roadkill.

14. The Egyptian God Osiris is often depicted with the head of a __________, as this is a revered animal.
(a) Bull.
(b) Bear.
(c) Cat.
(d) Snake.

15. In alchemy, the vulture was a symbol of sublimation as it closely resembled the _________.
(a) Dove.
(b) Eagle.
(c) Partridge.
(d) Crow.

Short Answer Questions

1. A pronghorn will signal danger to others by raising the _________ patch on its bottom.

2. What is the animal to which the author devotes a number of pages, the bird of purification, death and rebirth, and new vision?

3. The grosbeak is related to the healing of the _________ heart, according to its keynote in the book.

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. Many people, especially those who live in oceanside areas tend to look at _________ as pests.

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