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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Castaneda looks at the horizon, he begins to see the _______ of the world that Don Juan and Don Genaro talk about.

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

3. As Castaneda might become deathly ill, they must go to his place of ____________ to be cleansed and restored.

4. Don Juan says they must wait for an omen to know what to do with the ____________ who is interfering with Castaneda.

5. Castaneda tells the creature that they are there to ______________ the world

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 lesson that Castaneda learns from the beetle that comes out a hole inches from his face?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Castaneda say is like a disease to him, which he begins to realize is a problem?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The idea of 'not-doing' is one that is foreign to many people as our lives are centered on getting more and more done, it seems.

Part 1: How would you define the idea of 'not-doing' in the modern world?

Part 2: Why is 'not-doing' so important for the work that Don Juan and Castaneda are doing?

Part 3: What might happen if 'not-doing' was not a part of the lessons that Castaneda receives?

Essay Topic 2

The concept of self-importance seems to be another obstacle that stands in the way of Castaneda's growth with the teaching of Don Juan.

Part 1: Why does Don Juan think self-importance is problematic for learning and growing?

Part 2: Why doesn't Castaneda recognize his own self-importance?

Part 3: How might self-importance affect Castaneda's ability to learn? Or would it? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The encounter with the coyote is one that is shocking and thrilling to the reader and to Castaneda in his retelling, it seems.

Part 1: Why was Castaneda sent out to go alone to the mountains until his body tells him to quit?

Part 2: Why is the coyote an important figure or image for Castaneda to see?

Part 3: Is the coyote real or is it a hallucination? Why?

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