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

3. Don Juan reminds Castaneda of the time he mentally jammed his ___________ so that he could not use it.

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

5. What does Don Juan give to Castaneda to help him stay warm during the night, even though he has no blanket?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The different images of Don Juan confuse the men who see him shift from one image to the next as the men relate their stories to each other.

Part 1: What do you think the significance is of each of the costumes that Don Juan seems to wear?

Part 2: Why do you think the image was different for each man?

Part 3: Why do you think Castaneda is convinced that his view was the right one?

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

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?

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