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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Stopping The World: Chapter 3, Losing Self-importance.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Don Juan states that when one has no personal history, no _____________ are needed anymore.
(a) Explanations
(b) Plants
(c) Excuses
(d) People

2. What has Don Juan built around himself in an effort to prevent others from knowing what he is or what he does?
(a) Screen
(b) Wall
(c) Fog
(d) Garden

3. If Castaneda wants to learn about plants, according to Don Juan, he must change his __________.
(a) Intention
(b) Attitude
(c) Spirit
(d) Behavior

4. Don Juan points out that Castaneda walks in a ___________ way and that it will harm his learning.
(a) Casual
(b) Forceful
(c) Debilitating
(d) Slouched

5. Castaneda is frustrated that it seems to be okay for Don Juan to ___________ but it's wrong for Castaneda to do so.
(a) Laugh
(b) Eat plants
(c) Walk
(d) Lie

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Castaneda want to bring with him when he sees Don Juan?

2. What does Castaneda boast to Don Juan that he knows about?

3. The friend of Castaneda who put him in touch with Don Juan thinks the Indian is _________.

4. What causes Castaneda to study for a longer period of time before working with Don Juan?

5. Don Juan believes that Castaneda thinks he is _______________ enough to be annoyed at everything.

(see the answer key)

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