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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. Why must one feel everything?

2. What had Carlos decided to do?

3. What did Carlos see?

4. What could a master sorcerer do?

5. What was responsible for Carlos' vision?

Short Essay Questions

1. What about don Juan's explanation had made Carlos feel uncomfortable?

2. What did the guardian look like?

3. What does don Juan point out in regards to Carlos' view of the shoeshine boys?

4. What was don Juan's task as a practitioner?

5. What was the difference that appeared when don Juan and Carlos were talking about knowledge?

6. What was the only important thing, according to don Juan, about Carlos' experience?

7. What differences does don Juan offer between his protectors and the ones created by the Catholic faith?

8. How can a person who only 'sees' never really be happy or attached to anything?

9. What does don Juan say about Carlos' progress?

10. Provide an explanation as to why a man of knowledge is vastly valued profession for Carlos.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There has been much debate on whether or not these are factual accounts, or if the entire book was a work of fiction. Explain why people might have difficulty accepting this novel as a true account. What are your personal conceptions of this novel? Is it a work of fiction, or could they be actual field notes? Explain your reasoning.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the era in which this book was originally published. To what kind of public was Castaneda targeting? Why do you think this is? Do you believe that the social fabric of the world would accept this book if it was published now? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Native American use of hallucinogens. Do you think it is acceptable for Native Americans to use controlled substances? Why? Compare the old European way of life and use of substances to that of the Native Americans. How are we similar? How do we differ?

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