2. The narrator is temporarily released of his fear of death and is about to hug Don Juan and Genaro when he notices ______ seers and their allies approaching.

3. The old seers used to intend death away through _______, which allowed them to escape the strikes of the tumbler.

4. Where do La Catalina and Carlos do in order to romp and play with each other before returning to Don Juan and Don Genaro?

5. Don Juan says that __________ can help guide the movement of the assemblage point in dreaming.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why is La Catalina attracted to Carlos, which is why they need to see each other?

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

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

8. How does Julian come upon Don Juan as his student many years ago?

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

10. What does Carlos complain about when he is talking with Don Juan and Don Genaro after seeing the mountain?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

The apprentices are brought into the teaching in order to be made new seers, it seems. They are entrusted with lessons which will help them feel and experience life beyond their bodies in order to teach others someday.

Part 1: What do you think the purpose of the seers might also be?

Part 2: Why do you think it's important for students to become teachers as well in the future?

Part 3: Do you think that all students have an obligation to teach what they know?

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