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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 was the nature of don Juan's lesson?

3. What sound did Carlos not hear?

4. What happened when Carlos used his shield?

5. What captivated Carlos' attention?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Carlos learn to travel with the water?

2. What mistake did Carlos make when he looked at don Juan?

3. Why can't Carlos 'see' accurately?

4. Why is the water dangerous?

5. Describe what 'will' is.

6. Why did Carlos drop his apprenticeship?

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

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

9. What strange occurrence happened when Carlos just simply listened?

10. How was the promise in Carlos' childhood preventing him from getting past the guardian?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Don Juan explains that the world lacks meaning to him. What would a world be like without meaning? How do you think society would function under this kind of way of life? What kinds of social system would have to be in place if the world lacked meaning or importance? Explain.

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