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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 Hindu temples were constructed in concentric __________, with animals appearing in different forms in this pattern.

3. In pagan traditions, the wren is connected to the ___________ gods and goddesses, according to the book.

4. In alchemy, the vulture was a symbol of sublimation as it closely resembled the _________.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does it mean when Andrews talks about the idea of an animal being transitory in nature?

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

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

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

5. What might happen when a person chooses a wilder totem rather than a tamer totem animal?

6. What are turkey vultures easily mistaken for when they are looked at by those who are not familiar with them?

7. What will help a person begin to see the differences between different species of birds?

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

9. What are two of the ways in which a person might be able to call an animal totem to himself?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The cycle of power is a descriptor that is used for many of the animals, calling attention to when they are most active in the world.

Part 1: Why do you think some animals are only active during certain parts of the year?

Part 2: Do you think that it's a good idea to pay attention to the cycles of the seasons in the year?

Part 3: How do you feel the seasons affect you emotionally and physically?

Essay Topic 2

The animal rites that the author suggests in this book can be intensified with knowledge and music.

Part 1: How do you feel about doing animal rites for a totem animal?

Part 2: Why do you think people do rites for animals they feel to be sacred?

Part 3: Do you think you would ever do a rite for an animal? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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