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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 tells Castaneda to look without __________ until he sees something before him.

2. Each person is born with a _________ of power and each is linked to everyone else's.

3. The jolt of tackling one's ally is so strong that Castaneda needs to be sure to keep his __________ closed.

4. What is the yellow mass that Castaneda is told to stare at when he and Don Juan go to the desert?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does Don Juan tell Castaneda about his feelings of remorse about his own life?

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

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

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

Throughout this story are various omens that are meant to show Castaneda things about himself.

Part 1: Why are omens important in this story?

Part 2: Which omen is most important to Castaneda's learning? Why?

Part 3: Why do you think the crow continues to show up for Castaneda in this book?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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