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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 does don Juan explain that Carlos must do in order to achieve his next step?

2. What is incredible when one sees?

3. What did don Juan attempt to get Carlos to do this time he was under the influence of the little smoke?

4. What direction did Carlos feel a change in?

5. What did the second appearance of the ally mean?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the difference between the eyes when Carlos 'sees' don Juan?

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. What is death to don Juan?

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

6. How must people treat the world?

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

8. Explain what the 'fog' is.

9. What was the only thought that brought comfort to Carlos while he was in the forest?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the human fascination with understanding. How could it limit us in the search for universal truth? In what situations do we blindly accept what we are told? How do you think this is possible?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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