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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 stick, staff, or wand is something which works like ____________ to direct, receive, and channel energies.

2. In the past, shamans, priests, and priestesses were the keepers of the sacred knowledge of ___________.

3. The cowbird is thought of as a cruel bird as it deposits its ________ in the nests of other birds.

4. _________ is simply the movement from one climate zone to the next for food and it is done within many animal species.

5. In order to awaken the greater fertility and life in the world, priests and priestesses performed ____________ in accordance with natural rhythms.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the location of the animal in the world matter to the interpretation of the totem animal?

2. What is the main concern with the idea of the faerie realm, according to the author, which is why he brings it up?

3. In the ancient history of the Native American tribes, what was the relationship between animals and people?

4. Why are feathers important fetishes for people to work with in relation to magic and personal power?

5. What does the author say that the tail feathers of a bird might be used for when they are flying?

6. What is the reason why birds let go of their feathers, according to the findings and the research of the author?

7. What groups were named with animal names in order to show their connection to certain animals?

8. What are some examples of other fetishes which may help a person connect to his personal power?

9. How does the author suggest a person use feathers effectively in his own personal workings?

10. What are the prayer sticks to which the author refers in this particular section of the book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author gives the reader a number of exercises which can help them begin to cultivate their own personal power.

Part 1: Do you believe it's possible for a person to cultivate their personal power on their own?

Part 2: Do you think people in the past needed exercises to find their power? How were times different back then?

Part 3: How do you think you would change if you did the exercises in the book?

Essay Topic 2

The power of animals is something the author assumes when writing this book - and as a result assumes the reader believes too.

Part 1: How do you feel about the power of animals in your daily life?

Part 2: Do you think it's reasonable to believe that animals have messages to relate to us?

Part 3: Why do you think the author believes strongly in the power of animals and their messages?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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