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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. Julian moves Don Juan's assemblage point in order to imbue two qualities: sustained ________ and unbending intent.

2. The narrator feels ______ when he realizes that he will have time to integrate his discovery but the nagual will not.

3. Don Juan explains to the narrator that it is possible to move great distances in the ______ position.

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

5. What does Carlos feel like after his experience with La Catalina?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when La Catalina changed her form in the presence of Carlos?

2. What happens when organic beings initiate contact with inorganic beings, though not all of the time?

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

4. What does Carlos see when he looks down at his feet while he is singing with Don Juan and Don Genaro?

5. What does normal awareness include in its two bands of emanation?

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

7. Why is Carlos brought out into the desert with Don Juan and Don Genaro?

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

9. What does Don Juan say that the mold of man actually is when speaking to Carlos?

10. What does Don Genaro do when he sleeps on the bench with Don Juan and Carlos?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The teachers seem to provoke Carlos in many instances which makes Carlos feel uncomfortable and uneasy.

Part 1: Why do you think that the teachers decide that provoking Carlos will be the most effective way of teaching him?

Part 2: Do you think you would respond well to someone taunting you and teasing you during your lessons?

Part 3: How do you think that the teasing and the taunting help to shift the awareness of Carlos?

Essay Topic 2

During many of the lessons, Carlos is asked to do things which might seem strange to some people, but he does them without question.

Part 1: Why do you think that Carlos is willing to do anything his teachers ask?

Part 2: Do you think that you would be as willing to simply do what a teacher asked without questioning it?

Part 3: How do you think Carlos has changed since he first began his lessons with his teachers?

Essay Topic 3

Shifting one's assemblage point allows a person to become more aware of something right in front of them, focusing on it more intensely.

Part 1: Why do you think that focusing on one item at a time is important for a seer?

Part 2: How do you think a person can shift their own assemblage point in order to focus more intently?

Part 3: Do you think it would be helpful for you in your life right now to be able to shift your focus to a certain item at any time?

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