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

2. What does Don Juan demand when he and Castaneda arrive at the desired location out of town?

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

4. Castaneda's attempts to stop _________ with Don Genaro were disastrous, according to Castaneda.

5. What does Don Juan want Castaneda to move his eyes back and forth along?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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