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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 are Don Juan and Castaneda going to search for when they drive off to the mountains?

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

3. Castaneda admits that the __________ is only real when he is with Don Juan.

4. Don Juan says the Castaneda reminds him of himself - he did not want to be a _____________ either.

5. Castaneda learns how to do a dance that thumps like a __________ from Don Juan in the evening.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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