View a FREE sample

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Castaneda boast to Don Juan that he knows about?
(a) Peyote
(b) Wind spirits
(c) Jimsom Weed
(d) Lizards

2. Did Castaneda shoot the revered bird when it was in his line of sight?
(a) Yes
(b) Yes, but it was only injured
(c) No
(d) It's not clear

3. Some people live happily, according to Don Juan, because they understand that life can _____________.
(a) End suddenly
(b) Be joyful
(c) Be unpredictable
(d) Be longer than they thought

4. Don Juan calls Castaneda a fool because this could be his last _______________.
(a) Battle on earth
(b) Decision he makes with power
(c) Chance
(d) Temptation

5. What bird's features does Castaneda finally see when he looks at Don Juan's face for a while?
(a) Eagle
(b) Falcon
(c) Hawk
(d) Robin

6. Don Juan tells Castaneda not to ___________ in fear, though Castaneda is very afraid as he travels to make himself accessible to power.
(a) Drown
(b) Indulge
(c) Linger
(d) Suffocate

7. Don Juan tells Castaneda it takes a long time to learn about ___________.
(a) Death
(b) Life
(c) Animals
(d) Plants

8. Don Juan wants to know if Castaneda is thinking of a ___________ when he looks into his eyes.
(a) Funny bird
(b) Book
(c) Plant
(d) Swimming pool

9. Don Juan tells Castaneda to lie between two _______ and to cover himself with branches.
(a) Cacti
(b) Bushes
(c) Rocks
(d) Trees

10. The two men must keep talking because the human voice will attract ___________ to them.
(a) Plants
(b) Animals
(c) Power
(d) Spirits

11. What must Don Juan and Castaneda get away from, according to Don Juan?
(a) Quail
(b) Cactus
(c) Shrubs
(d) Falcons

12. What kind of animal does Don Juan talk about having chased during his life?
(a) Falcon
(b) Bear
(c) Quail
(d) Deer

13. What does Don Juan say he called his father when he was in his life?
(a) Dad
(b) Don Juan
(c) Man of knowledge
(d) Don Juarez

14. Castaneda checks with Don Juan to make sure he is not interrupting his ____________.
(a) Birthday
(b) Home
(c) Meal
(d) Routine

15. What does Don Juan give to Castaneda when he begins to drink his water, saying it will quench his thirst?
(a) Powder
(b) Leaves
(c) Peyote
(d) Gum

Short Answer Questions

1. Castaneda reminds Don Juan he is willing to __________, which means he can ask anything he wants.

2. After Castaneda laughs at Don Juan's response to a question, Don Juan tells him to not waste his time with ___________.

3. What did Don Juan save Castaneda from when he drags him away after charging at him?

4. When Castaneda asks Don Juan if he is being serious, Don Juan responds that he is being ______________.

5. Don Juan says that he dropped his personal history the way he dropped ______________.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 428 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample