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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. In order for Carlos to perceive ___________, his assemblage point must be moved away from the position it's usually in.

2. What ends up killing the foreman when he is trying to go after Don Juan during his time at the mill?

3. What might the narrator's state of mind be described as in this part of the book, which leads Don Juan and Don Genaro to question whether he wants to be there?

4. A blow from a nagual will create a sent in man's ____________, displacing the glow of awareness, according to Don Juan.

5. There are two types of _________, one which is able to practice self restraint and pragmatism and one who is not.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Don Genaro care about the explanations of things which are being taught to Carlos?

2. How might one describe the idea of the nagual's blow, according to the teachings of Don Juan in the story?

3. What is the reason why Don Genaro is able to push the narrator's assemblage point in the story?

4. What is the explanation for the fatigue which Carlos is feeling after his experience with Don Genaro and Don Juan?

5. What does Don Juan believe the reason for the existence of sentient beings actually is, and the narrator does not argue the point?

6. What needs to happen if Carlos is to perceive an ally with his teachers and in his lessons?

7. What does Don Genaro find humorous about the various side of the narrator when they are all sitting at Don Genaro's house?

8. What happens to Carlos' memories when he returns to normal awareness after being in a state of heightened awareness?

9. What does Carlos learn when he asks Don Juan if the warriors are preparing for death?

10. Don Juan explains that there are two sides of awareness in the world. What are the two sides of awareness?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

With two teachers in many of the lessons, Carlos is constantly challenged in what he knows and what he thinks.

Part 1: Do you think that having two teachers is a good idea for the training of Carlos?

Part 2: Why do you think two teachers are present for many of Carlos and the other apprentices' training?

Part 3: In what ways might having more than one teacher be problematic for teaching and learning?

Essay Topic 2

Don Juan seems to have unresolved business with Julian which is hindering his ability to be a complete teacher and seer.

Part 1: Do you think it's a good idea for a teacher to still need to finish work on themselves while teaching others?

Part 2: Why do you think the Don Juan has not resolved the past with Julian?

Part 3: How do you think this unresolved issue with Julian is affecting the teachings for Carlos?

Essay Topic 3

Don Juan wants Carlos to face La Catalina, someone who scares him and attracts him.

Part 1: Why is it necessary for Carlos to face down his fears?

Part 2: Do you think you would be able to handle the powers of La Catalina?

Part 3: Who is the one person in your life who scares you and how could you face them down in order to become stronger?

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