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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4: The Descent of the Spirit (The Somersault of Thought).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. _________ is not an enemy as many people like to believe that it is, according to Don Juan in the story.
(a) Power.
(b) Death.
(c) Truth.
(d) Understanding.

2. Who is the dark and massive Indian with rough features who is short, with large hands and feet, humble and wise but without flare?
(a) Don Juan.
(b) Julian.
(c) Don Matus.
(d) Elias.

3. ________ protected Don Juan from the harsh onslaughts of thought that were coming from Julian.
(a) Elias.
(b) No one.
(c) Carlos.
(d) Don Matus.

4. Who had saved Julian by dreaming him, by seeing him, and by stalking him, according to the story in this book?
(a) Don Matus.
(b) Don Juan.
(c) Elias.
(d) Carlos.

5. What is the best way to stalk oneself, according to the teachings of Don Juan to Carlos?
(a) Marriage.
(b) Sorcery.
(c) Death.
(d) Birth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Carlos only has troubles understanding the ________ when he tries to think about it, according to the stories in the book.

2. Carlos argues that the only way to know intent is through a living __________ between intent and all sentient beings.

3. All of the stories that Don Juan knows much be though through and _________ in order to teach others about their meaning.

4. To whom does Don Juan compare the way that Carlos is asking questions, according to the book?

5. Where does Elias serve as a sorcerer who interacts with people, according to the book?

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