View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. There are two types of realization. They are _________ and that which signifies a shift in the assemblage point.

2. A seer needs _____________ in his daily life in order to obtain the dreaming body, according to Don Juan's teachings.

3. The narrator must learn that everything in the world that man has learned to perceive is tied to the position of the ________.

4. The narrator sees the mold of man which shows itself as a _______.

5. The transition period when the assemblage point is moving is called the moment of _______ or the wall of fog.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Don Juan say that Carlos now has to do in relation to his assemblage point and the bands of emanations?

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

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

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

10. Where is Carlos safe from being harmed by the seers when they come to attack him?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 722 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample