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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. Castaneda learns how to do a dance that thumps like a __________ from Don Juan in the evening.
(a) Duck
(b) Rabbit
(c) Horse
(d) Beaver

2. What does Don Juan tell Castaneda to use in order to relieve his muscles?
(a) Bush
(b) Water
(c) Cactus
(d) Peyote

3. What kinds of motions does Don Genaro make on the floor which seem to defy nature?
(a) Swimming
(b) Dancing
(c) Flying
(d) Carving

4. What has Don Genaro done to the Castaneda's car, much to the disbelief of Castaneda?
(a) Repainted it
(b) Made it disappear
(c) Nothing
(d) Burned it to cinders

5. Don Juan tells Castaneda to look without __________ until he sees something before him.
(a) Blinking
(b) Moving
(c) Breathing
(d) Staying still

Short Answer Questions

1. Don Juan had planned to __________ Castaneda in the space for a night, but he does not have the power, according to Don Juan.

2. Don Juan says the Castaneda reminds him of himself - he did not want to be a _____________ either.

3. Don Juan warns Castaneda not to turn around after embracing the Indians because they are ________________.

4. What does Castaneda see that makes him realize that he is just the same as this item?

5. Who advises against Don Juan and Castaneda staying the night at the rock place of power?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Castaneda left on the mountain as the other two men walk away into the distance?

2. What does Don Juan say about his own death and his interaction with it?

3. Why does Castaneda say that he fears Don Genero when he meets up with him again?

4. What does Don Genero use to make a kite, confusing Castaneda's perception of how a kite should work?

5. How does Don Juan say that a good hunter will always know when someone else has been somewhere?

6. Why did Don Juan trick Castaneda into confronting La Catalina the month before?

7. What does Don Juan tell Castaneda about his feelings of remorse about his own life?

8. What does Don Juan give to Castaneda, saying they will keep him warm during the night?

9. Why does Don Juan warn Castaneda not to turn around as they leave the Indians they have met?

10. What is the purpose of the trip the men are taking to the mountain range?

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