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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. Not surprisingly, this bird is linked to the power of song and of voice.

2. Before a person can begin to work with a bird totem, he needs to ask ________ questions and the author has these listed.

3. While the book is now a bit older and possibly out of date in some details, it notes that there are about __________ different kinds of birds of prey.

4. What is a word applied to relics, rosaries, and images thought to possess magical qualities?

5. The masked _______ is a prevalent symbol associated with Shamanism, according to the findings of the author.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some other ways in which to use the power of feathers in one's daily life?

2. What does Andrews say about the feathers as they are removed from a bird during preening?

3. What are some of the explanations of the faerie realm, which have been outlined in this section?

4. What are the qualities of squirrels and raccoons which can be attributed to humans as well?

5. What is the relationship between predator and prey, as is described in this opening section of the book?

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

7. What are the 'breath of life' and the 'tree of life' as the author defines them in this chapter?

8. What are some of the attributes of the pigeon, as Andrews includes in this opening section's examples?

9. What is the author's definition and explanation of what a fetish is in relationship to personal workings?

10. What is the reason for finding a bunch of feathers all at once, as the author explains to the reader?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At times, Andrews seems to single out particular animals for more discussion and emphasis.

Part 1: Why do you think that Andrews focuses so much attention on the turkey vulture, for example?

Part 2: Do you think it's a good idea to have more description for certain animals than for others? Why or why not?

Part 3: What other animals would you have wanted to see described in more detail? Why?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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