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

2. Don Genaro tells Castaneda of his encounter tackling his __________, a long time ago, it seems.

3. What kinds of motions does Don Genaro make on the floor which seem to defy nature?

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

5. What does Don Juan tell Castaneda to use in order to relieve his muscles?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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 a warrior have to do when he is out on the hunt?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Assuming responsibility seems to be one of the first steps a person must take in the journey to self power and self awareness.

Part 1: Why is responsibility important to assume in one's life?

Part 2: Why is it important for Castaneda to learn more about responsibility?

Part 3: What might happen if Castaneda never assumed responsibility?

Essay Topic 2

One's personal history is something we are accustomed to thinking about, but Don Juan is insistent that people forget this in order to learn and to grow.

Part 1: How does Don Juan define the idea of a personal history? How does this differ from Castaneda's definition?

Part 2: Why is a personal history important to keep sacred?

Part 3: Why might a personal history get in the way of learning and spiritual growth?

Essay Topic 3

The idea of routine is one that seems to conflict with the process of hunting. After all, if one can be predictable, they can also be hunted.

Part 1: Why does Don Juan believe that routines are harmful to a person?

Part 2: Why does Castaneda think that routines are a good thing to have in one's life?

Part 3: What do you think? Do you think routines help or hurt people? Support your answer with real life experiences.

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