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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. When Don Juan and Castaneda go to a certain place of power, it is explained this rock formation is a place where warriors were once __________.

2. What does Castaneda see that makes him realize that he is just the same as this item?

3. What makes Castaneda and the item from #170 the same - Our __________ made us equal.

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

5. But when Castaneda gets an explanation of the rings of power, he only wanted to get an explanation for ____________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. How does Don Juan say that a good hunter will always know when someone else has been somewhere?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

The goal of becoming a hunter is not what Castaneda planned to do when he decided to work with Don Juan for his school project.

Part 1: Why is becoming a hunter essential to Castaneda's success with Don Juan?

Part 2: What qualities make Castaneda a strong hunter? A weak hunter?

Part 3: What might the process of learning to be a hunter be a metaphor for in the two men's work together?

Essay Topic 3

The fear that Castaneda must have felt when Don Juan suggested he bury him is understandable.

Part 1: Why do you think Don Juan did not decide to bury Castaneda in the end?

Part 2: Why do you think Don Juan decided to tell Castaneda that he had thought about burying him before? Was this done purposefully?

Part 3: Do you think Don Juan ever had the true intention of burying Castaneda? Why or why not?

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