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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4: The Descent of the Spirit (The Place of No Pity).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the teacher of Julian, a person of which Don Juan speaks also in the story?
(a) Elias.
(b) Carlos.
(c) Don Matus.
(d) Don Juan.

2. Who was the well-dressed man in the field, according to the story, that Elias then follows after seeing him in the field?
(a) Julian.
(b) Carlos.
(c) Don Matus.
(d) Don Juan.

3. What does Carlos begin to suspect is wrong with Don Juan when they are traveling together in the car?
(a) Stomach flu.
(b) Flu.
(c) Pulmonary embolism.
(d) Stroke.

4. Where does Carlos decide to take Don Juan when Carlos begins to think that something is wrong with Don Juan?
(a) Home.
(b) Restaurant.
(c) Hospital.
(d) Local healer.

5. How many years was Don Juan fortunate to spend with his teacher, according to his own recollections?
(a) Eight.
(b) Ten.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. The ________ abstract core is called the trickery of the spirit, according to the stories in the book.

2. ________ protected Don Juan from the harsh onslaughts of thought that were coming from Julian.

3. The behavior that Carlos needs to take on in order to stalk himself combines ______ and beauty, according to the book.

4. Carlos argues that the only way to know intent is through a living __________ between intent and all sentient beings.

5. Where was the surgical procedure that Carlos witnessed, though he does not believe the healer was really doing what he seemed to be doing?

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