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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. What are Don Juan and Castaneda going to search for when they drive off to the mountains?
(a) Plants
(b) Falcons
(c) Quail
(d) Power

2. What does Don Juan want Castaneda to move his eyes back and forth along?
(a) The stars
(b) The ground
(c) The bank of fog
(d) The mountains

3. A warrior acts as is if he has a ___________, trusting his personal power, according to Don Juan.
(a) Direction
(b) Secret
(c) Weapon
(d) Plan

4. What does Don Genaro do with the string and his hat which amazes Castaneda?
(a) Finds water
(b) Makes a meal
(c) Makes a kite
(d) Starts the car

5. Don Juan says there is no set plan, but they must be in a state of constant ___________.
(a) Readiness
(b) Happiness
(c) Fear
(d) Peace

Short Answer Questions

1. Don Juan tells Castaneda to work on his _________ as if nothing has happened.

2. What kind of bed does Don Juan prepare for Castaneda when they are trying to prevent illness in Castaneda?

3. If an ________ does not come, then it means Castaneda is not able to hunt power.

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

5. What does Don Juan collect for the night, though he does not let Castaneda help him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What needs to happen in order for Don Juan to know Castaneda is ready to hunt power?

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

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

4. What costume does Castaneda see Don Juan as wearing when he and the other men are sitting around the fire?

5. Why are the town partygoers annoyed with Castaneda, even though he buys drinks for everyone?

6. Why aren't Don Juan and Castaneda staying the night at the rock conglomerate?

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

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

9. What does Don Juan say when Castaneda asks him how old he is, as he sees him moving with agility?

10. What is the lesson that Castaneda learns from the beetle that comes out a hole inches from his face?

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