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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. When a person finds his totem to be scary or unglamorous, where does the author tell him to go for information?

2. What was the author amazed the truck driver was able to avoid hitting in the road, though other drivers kept going?

3. The Scots had a fortune telling rhyme which stated that depending on the number of _________ around, certain things would happen.

4. The bobcat is a __________ animal and those with this totem may find themselves in a similar situation.

5. The sense of __________ is a strong stimulant to the sex drive, especially in armadillos, but in all species.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is one of the reasons why turkey vultures seem to have such odd heads?

3. What are some of the ways in which the astral plane might be described to another person?

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

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

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

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

8. What does Andrews point out about the differentiation between animals and humans in the modern world?

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

10. Why does Andrews believe the vulture to be a patient hunter? What qualities does the vulture have?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The power of totems begins when you can connect with the animal and call them to you.

Part 1: Why do you think it's easy to call household pets to you, but not totem animals?

Part 2: Do you think that all animals can be called to a person?

Part 3: How do you think you might begin to create a deeper relationship with a totem animal?

Essay Topic 3

The aura is the energy body surrounding the human form, showing different energies as colors.

Part 1: Do you think that the aura is something that actually exists?

Part 2: Why do you think the aura is something that is being described and used in this book?

Part 3: What color would your aura be if you were able to see it or to show it to others? Why?

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