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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. Don Juan tricked Castaneda into confronting her for the purpose of finding Castaneda a ______________.

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

3. Don Juan yells at Castaneda who feels strange, as though something is about to ____________.

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

5. What is the outfit Castaneda sees Don Juan wear when he reemerges from his hiding place?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Don Juan give to Castaneda to wear around his neck?

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

6. What does a warrior have to do when he is out on the hunt?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Most people believe they need to be more accessible than to be less accessible to others, but Don Juan disagrees.

Part 1: Why is it important to be inaccessible to others? What are the benefits?

Part 2: Why is it harmful to be too accessible to others? What are the negatives associated with this practice?

Part 3: What do you think? Do you think accessibility should be restricted? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Between Don Juan and Castaneda is a trust that seems to allow their work to be successful, even when it doesn't appear to do anything.

Part 1: Why do you think Castaneda trusts Don Juan during these lessons?

Part 2: What might happen if Castaneda didn't trust Don Juan or vice versa?

Part 3: Why is trust so important to have between these two men as they work together?

Essay Topic 3

Searching for power sounds like a difficult task for anyone to do, but Don Juan leads Castaneda on the quest nonetheless.

Part 1: Why is a search for power important for Castaneda to learn in his studies?

Part 2: Why do you think the search for power is such an unpredictable experience?

Part 3: Do you think Castaneda already has power or does he have to search for it outside of himself? Why did you choose the answer you did?

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