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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 Don Juan tell Castaneda to use in order to relieve his muscles?

3. Needing explanations is like a ___________ to Castaneda, according to Don Juan's observations.

4. Personal power is a ____________, or a mood, according to Don Juan, even though Castaneda does not understand this.

5. What has Don Genaro done to the Castaneda's car, much to the disbelief of Castaneda?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Don Juan say when Castaneda asks him how old he is, as he sees him moving with agility?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Don Genero talks to Castenada about being ready to tackle one's ally, which causes Castaneda to seriously consider whether he is ready for that challenge.

Part 1: Why do you think Don Genero told this story to Castaneda?

Part 2: Why doesn't Castaneda feel like he is ready to continue his learning?

Part 3: Why is is important to battle one's own ally? What will it provide to the warrior?

Essay Topic 3

The decision to meet with Don Juan is one that Castaneda does not make lightly. At the same time, it seems to be a decision he doesn't quite think through.

Part 1: Why do you think Castaneda choose Don Juan to work with in his book?

Part 2: Do you think Don Juan believes Castaneda to be a worthy student? Why or why not?

Part 3: What might Castaneda have done differently if he were to be able to redo his first meeting with Don Juan?

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