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

2. Don Genaro tells Castaneda of his encounter tackling his __________, a long time ago, it seems.
(a) Ally
(b) Fears
(c) Peyote
(d) Plant

3. Don Juan tells Castaneda to concentrate on specific _____________ in order to be successful in his dream work.
(a) Colors
(b) Objects
(c) Plants
(d) People

4. What is the name of the person that Castaneda stays with when Don Juan goes off to do an errand?
(a) Don Catalina
(b) Don Guero
(c) Don Genaro
(d) Blas

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The two men leave Castaneda on the mountain to decide whether he feels ready to keep his ___________.

2. The place of power is not a ___________, so there are no bones buried there as Castaneda guesses might be.

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

4. Don Juan tells Castaneda to look without __________ until he sees something before him.

5. Where do the four Indians and Castaneda gather around when they meet up in the border town?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the yellow formation that Castaneda sees, making him feel slightly ill in the process?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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