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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. What didn't Carlos understand about the ways to living like a warrior?

2. What has don Juan's ally shared with him?

3. What is Carlos' problem?

4. Out of which eye did the dashes protrude?

5. What promise did don Juan make to his father?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why should Carlos be afraid of the repetition of the same thing for the rest of his life?

2. What happens to a man when he becomes a man of knowledge?

3. What did Carlos fail to do while in the forest and hearing all the sounds around him?

4. What mistake did Carlos make in his first attempt to get up? How did he finally succeed?

5. What is a negative type of spirit and what are the consequences to having one of these kinds of spirits take notice of you?

6. What fascinated Carlos Castaneda when don Juan explained sorcery?

7. Why is there only one entrance for death in the body?

8. What was the only way to dull the edge off of learning about one's death was?

9. How is will different from seeing?

10. What is death to don Juan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Don Juan plays many roles in this book. What kinds of roles benefit Carlos Castaneda? What roles make don Juan appear to be more friendly? Why? What is the most important role that don Juan plays?

Essay Topic 2

Many people discuss having almost religious experiences when in remote locations. Don Juan explains that it is in remote locations that allies reside. Explain the social allure of the wilderness. What kinds of personalities are attracted to these kinds of areas?

Essay Topic 3

Attempt to classify the religion of a man of knowledge. How is this 'religion' more of a way of life? Explain the teachings of a man of knowledge. In what regard is a man of knowledge a pagan? How is he not a pagan? Do you think a man of knowledge could be of a religious background as well as be a man of knowledge? Explain.

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