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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. How did Carlos look different?

2. Why does Carlos think he is better off than the shoeshine boys?

3. Why was coming into contact with an ally dangerous?

4. From what two points do the fibers extend that don Juan describes?

5. How did don Elias appear to act?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the difference between a stranger and a practitioner?

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

3. What about Castaneda's behavior did don Genaro find amusing and why?

4. Why did don Genaro repeat the sitting on his head feat so frequently?

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

6. What did Benigno and Lucio say in regards to don Juan?

7. Why couldn't Carlos articulate what he wanted to after his experience?

8. Why didn't Carlos 'see' the people that were around when he had left the plants?

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

10. How can everything in life be controlled folly?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

How do you feel about men of knowledge? What kind of world is open to them? How is this a dangerous endeavor and way of life? How is this way of life a difficult path to follow? In what regards is it an almost impossible path?

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