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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. Who is the benefactor of Don Juan, according to the lessons which are being taught to Carlos?

2. The nagual ___________ reads to Carlos at the start of this section of the story.

3. The new seers are consumed by a _________ from within, vanishing as if they never existed in the first place.

4. Don Juan tells Carlos that the deepest learning will come during the period of ______________.

5. The ___________ is draining, according to Don Juan as he talks to Carlos in his lessons with him.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are the two types of seers which Don Juan describes to Carlos in their teachings together?

4. Don Juan tells Carlos that men perceive a world of objects, but what is the reality of this perception in relation to emanation?

5. Why is the unknowable draining for new seers who have come to the path of being a student?

6. Why does Don Juan believe that it is useless to single out the oppression of the Yaqui tribe?

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

8. Why does La Gorda want to go into town with Don Juan and Carlos when the decide to do so?

9. Why does Carlos become suspicious of Don Juan and Don Genaro as they are sitting together?

10. What does Don Juan want to use the mirror for in the exercise with Carlos down by the river?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The matter of self importance is one which is brought up at several points during the story.

Part 1: Do you feel that your own self importance has gotten in the way of being able to do more with your life?

Part 2: Does self importance serve any purpose for you or for anyone?

Part 3: Why do you think that self importance is a lesson which Carlos needs to be taught by Don Juan?

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

The students of the teachers are taught to take on the awareness of other animals in order to strengthen themselves.

Part 1: Why is it important to understand the awareness of other creatures in the world?

Part 2: How do you think learning about the awareness of an animal might help you in your life?

Part 3: Do you think that you are able to take on the awareness of an animal? Why or why not?

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