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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Don Juan asks Castaneda to name something in his life that has _______________ all his thoughts.
(a) Changed
(b) Engaged
(c) Limited
(d) Hurt

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

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

4. Don Juan grabs eight __________ and tells Castaneda to do the same while apologizing for hurting the plants.
(a) Leaves
(b) Branches
(c) Rocks
(d) Roots

5. To be a hunter, according to Don Juan, one cannot have _________.
(a) Weapons
(b) Routines
(c) Animals
(d) Scents

Short Answer Questions

1. Don Juan impresses Castaneda with his knowledge of the life habits of _____________.

2. Don Juan decides that Castaneda has a knack for ________________ and that is what he will be taught when they meet.

3. Don Juan believes the _____________ is looking for Castaneda.

4. When Don Juan tells Castaneda to look into his eyes, what does Castaneda report that he feels when he does?

5. If Castaneda wants to learn about plants, according to Don Juan, he must change his __________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Don Juan says that some people live happily because of one thing - what is this one state of mind?

2. Who is the funny bird that Don Juan wants Castaneda to remember from his youth?

3. Why doesn't Castaneda feel well at the beginning of this chapter?

4. What does Don Juan say is the reason why Castaneda is not quenched by walking with his fingers curled or of the leaves?

5. What is Don Juan's response to Castaneda's attempts to try to fill in a genealogy chart for Don Juan?

6. The idea that Castaneda seems to be a 'chosen man' perplexes Don Juan, but what does it mean Don Juan needs to do?

7. Why does Castaneda think Don Juan is crazy, like his friend seems to believe?

8. What is the benefit of Castaneda paying Don Juan for his services and for his lessons?

9. When Castaneda goes to visit Don Juan in December of 1960, what question does he ask Don Juan upon his arrival?

10. What is Don Juan's assessment of Castaneda's feelings about himself and how they will affect his learning?

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