The Power of Silence: Further Lessons of Don Juan Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. ___________ occurs when intent energizes and lights up an energy field, according to the teachings of Don Juan.
(a) Stalking.
(b) Seeing.
(c) Knowing.
(d) Believing.

2. The beginning of the relationship with an apprentice is to jolt the connection with the _________ right from the start.
(a) Truth.
(b) Shadows.
(c) Spirit.
(d) Power.

3. What happened when Don Juan tried to escape from his situation, according to the story in the book?
(a) He died.
(b) He was shot.
(c) He flew away.
(d) He was rescued by Elias.

4. What does Julian join before he has his powerful experience with spirit knocking on his door?
(a) Ritual circle.
(b) Medicine man.
(c) Apprenticeship.
(d) Acting troupe.

5. Every act that a ________ does is performed in order to strengthen their connection with intent or as response to the link.
(a) Apprentice.
(b) Nagual.
(c) Child.
(d) Benefactor.

6. Carlos argues that the only way to know intent is through a living __________ between intent and all sentient beings.
(a) Book.
(b) Connection.
(c) Rock.
(d) Plant.

7. In the descent of the _________, an abstract core, the spirit reveals itself to people.
(a) Spirit.
(b) Truth.
(c) Apprentice.
(d) Understanding.

8. Sorcery is the ability to use energy fields that area not used with ordinary ___________, according to the story.
(a) Perception.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Truth.
(d) Belief.

9. What is the profession of Carlos which is why he is working with Don Juan and trying to learn more about him?
(a) Scientist.
(b) Anthropologist.
(c) Writer.
(d) Doctor.

10. Carlos realizes what the definition of intent is, but realizes it can not be communicated in _________.
(a) Pieces.
(b) Words.
(c) Reality.
(d) Pictures.

11. Where is Don Juan's home, according to the descriptions in this story?
(a) Nogales.
(b) Mexico City.
(c) Sonora.
(d) Iquitos.

12. To whom does Don Juan compare the way that Carlos is asking questions, according to the book?
(a) Elias.
(b) Don Juan.
(c) Don Matus.
(d) Julian.

13. Don Juan helps Carlos to _______ in order to return to a normal awareness after his experiences with the others.
(a) Sleep.
(b) Write.
(c) Sing.
(d) Work.

14. What do the two men do with Carlos when he arrives at their house with Don Juan?
(a) They stare at him.
(b) They tie him up.
(c) They drink with him.
(d) They make him dinner.

15. The _________ sets up a lure for the nagual to the apprentice, and the nagual must evaluate the decision.
(a) Spirit.
(b) President.
(c) Apprentice.
(d) Evil.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who falls asleep and begins to have a vision of a beautiful landscape, near to the end of the story of Elias and the others?

2. Human beings are tight bundles of ______ that can be manipulated by themselves and by others, according to the book.

3. What is the name of Don Juan's teacher from whom Don Juan has learned how to become a sorcerer?

4. How does Don Juan choose to communicate with Don Juan during the course of this story?

5. What does Silvio scream which causes Carlos to remember what he has learned, according to the story?

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