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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 did Carlos use to light the pipe?

2. What was the most important thing for Carlos to find?

3. What is the last thing Carlos must learn to do in order to be a warrior?

4. What did don Juan say that Carlos was indulging himself in?

5. What did don Juan see when he looked into Carlos?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Carlos assume don Juan had done to him regarding the wall? How did Carlos refute this?

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

3. Why is the water dangerous?

4. Why did Carlos drop his apprenticeship?

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

6. What is the difference between the way regular people treat the world, and the way a warrior treats the world?

7. How did Carlos feel when don Genaro and don Juan were sitting with him?

8. How is will different from seeing?

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

10. What was unique about Carlos' experience this time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

Explain the difference between a man of knowledge and a shaman. How are they similar? In what regards is a man of knowledge more than just a man who 'knows'? To what groups are shamans closely related to in a present way of life?

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