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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the mold takes shape, the narrator is ready to worship God personified. At this point Don Juan smacks the narrator in the ______.
(a) Stomach.
(b) Breast.
(c) Clavicle.
(d) Forehead.

2. Don Juan suggests that the narrator is failing in his bid for enlightenment. The narrator's confused _______ attention does not want to relinquish control.
(a) Third.
(b) Second.
(c) First.
(d) Fourth.

3. In which desert do Don Juan, Don Genaro, and Carlos meet in order to help Carlos meet up with a person?
(a) Sahara.
(b) Sonoma.
(c) Sonoran.
(d) Sierra Madre.

4. After the encounter with the mold of man, Don Juan mockingly suggests that the narrator become a ______.
(a) Priest.
(b) Carpenter.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Doctor.

5. Of the bands that are present on Earth, many of them exist to produce ___________ without awareness.
(a) Dances.
(b) Bubbles.
(c) Songs.
(d) Lessons.

Short Answer Questions

1. La Catalina is attracted to Carlos because they are the same, and she is closer to the ancient __________.

2. Don Juan and Don Genaro say that ___________ are more bizarre as they are able to change forms more easily.

3. Where is La Catalina waiting for the men when they arrive in the desert to work with her?

4. The narrator is instructed to move his assemblage point, unaided, to align another great band of ______.

5. The narrator comes to the conclusion that the mold always appears to him as ______ because that is what he is familiar with.

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the old seers pattern themselves on, according to Don Juan?

2. Why is the narrator unable to be sad when he and Don Juan take their final trip to Oaxaca together?

3. What happens when one shifts their assemblage point? What is the seer thus allowed as a result of this action?

4. What does Don Juan say that Carlos can do if he is using his dreaming body?

5. What does Don Juan want to show Carlos about the mountains when they are off on their hike together?

6. What is the place which Don Juan takes Carlos to in order to acquaint himself with the old seers?

7. Describe the character of Julian's wife as she is described by Don Juan.

8. What are the two types of stalkers which Don Juan describes to Carlos before he decides to leave?

9. What happens after Don Juan, Don Genaro, and Carlos walk for hours together?

10. What is the name for the transition period when the assemblage point is moving from the normal position?

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