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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. Carlos and Don Juan leaves his home in order to go to ________ where they begin to discuss the moods of stalking.

2. What was the other profession of Julian, which is why he could convert himself into other people so easily?

3. What is another name for a sorcerer, such as Don Juan is, according to the book?

4. Belisario says that in order for Don Juan to escape, he needs to follow him to _____________ and become a sorcerer.

5. What was the old man's wife's profession, which is why Julian wanted them to take in Don Juan?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Elias have to do in order to prevent Julian from dying, according to the teachings of Don Juan?

2. What is the purpose of the cave in which Carlos and Don Juan stay, according to the teachings of Don Juan?

3. What are the four moods of stalking, according to the book's teachings from Don Juan?

4. What are the aims of the nagual, according to Carlos when he introduces the book?

5. What happens when Don Juan takes Carlos to meet with two men in Nogales?

6. What was the purpose of Carlos and Don Juan going to the cave, according to the writings in the book?

7. While the sorcerer is invited to enter the edifice intent builds, what/who forces entry?

8. What does Don Juan tell Carlos his problem is in relation to spirit?

9. What is the physical transformation that Belisario is taking on when he interacts with Don Juan?

10. What is the point of the stories that Don Juan tells Carlos during their times together?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Carlos is taught about the practice of silence in this book, and becomes overwhelmed by it.

Part 1: Why is silence a lesson that Carlos needs to learn about?

Part 2: How do you think silence can help a person learn more about themselves?

Part 3: How do you think your world might change if you were able to appreciate silence more?

Essay Topic 2

The excess energy of the woman seems to be stronger than the man with whom she is having a sexual encounter.

Part 1: Why do you think the woman was the one with all of the extra energy in this scene?

Part 2: Do you think that women might be powerful sorcerers as well?

Part 3: Do you think men or women are more powerful in terms of being naguals and sorcerers?

Essay Topic 3

Julian seems to try to seek the trust of his student, but still continues to trick him.

Part 1: Why might Julian want to have the trust of Don Juan?

Part 2: What is the purpose of the constant trickery when one is trying to build trust?

Part 3: Do you trust people who are always trying to trick you?

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