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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. To whom does Don Juan compare himself, in relation to the way he asks questions of his teacher?
(a) Don Matus.
(b) Carlos.
(c) Elias.
(d) Julian.

2. Carlos is told that his problem is that he is modern and relying on the aberrations of _____________ in his life.
(a) Possibility.
(b) Truth.
(c) Honor.
(d) Reason.

3. 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) Julian.
(b) Elias.
(c) Don Juan.
(d) Don Matus.

4. What were Talia and Julian able to see as a result of the actions which Elias took at that time?
(a) Spirit.
(b) Truth.
(c) Honor.
(d) Good.

5. The ________ abstract core is called the trickery of the spirit, according to the stories in the book.
(a) First.
(b) Second.
(c) Fourth.
(d) Third.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the ways Don Juan suggests that Carlos can begin to remember the things he wants to remember?

2. Belisario tells Don Juan that ___________ likes him and wants to keep him, according to the story.

3. Don Juan talks about the importance of the teacher and student relationship, which helps to inspire _________ in Carlos.

4. _________ is not an enemy as many people like to believe that it is, according to Don Juan in the story.

5. Don Juan tells Carlos that the point of understanding the abstract cores must be understood outside of _____________.

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