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

2. The ___________ is a point which is contained in the shine of the sorcerer's eyes, according to Don Juan in the story.

3. Who is Don Juan waiting for when he is at the hacienda with the women, though the man does not return?

4. Unbending ________ requires getting a third point of reference on one's action, beyond the regular two points of reference.

5. What is the less that Carlos can not recall, and this makes him upset that he can not recall the lesson at all?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Carlos do when he first sees that Don Juan is not feeling well?

2. What is the dissonant element that Don Juan introduces to Carlos as a part of his teaching?

3. What does Don Juan tell Carlos about the memories that he is struggling to recall?

4. What is the forerunner to silent knowledge in relation to the assemblage point?

5. What does Don Juan do that makes Carlos so mad at Don Juan that he loses all pity for him?

6. Why does Carlos become upset when he and Don Juan return to Don Juan's house?

7. What do the others in the restaurant recognize Don Juan as when he walks into the restaurant?

8. What is the great advantage of moving the assemblage point, according to Don Juan?

9. How does Don Juan describe the sort of stalking which is necessary in order to find memories again?

10. Where does Carlos have to store his memories of the things he has learned with Don Juan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sorcerers must act maliciously in order to shock others into connections with the spirit, according to Don Juan.

Part 1: Why do you think it's necessary to shock others into connects with the spirit?

Part 2: Do you think malice is always necessary to shock others? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you think the malicious actions of others might impact you?

Essay Topic 2

Don Juan admits that it is difficult to grasp the abstract concepts he is teaching.

Part 1: Do you think it's possible to teach abstract concepts?

Part 2: How do you think Don Juan could make the learning easier for Carlos?

Part 3: Why do you think the lessons that Don Juan has to share are abstract?

Essay Topic 3

Julian seems to try to seek the trust of his student, but still continues to trick him.

Part 1: Why might Julian want to have the trust of Don Juan?

Part 2: What is the purpose of the constant trickery when one is trying to build trust?

Part 3: Do you trust people who are always trying to trick you?

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