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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. How are don Juan and Carlos different when referring to their childhoods?
2. What is Carlos chained to?
3. What did don Juan say when Carlos had asked where don Genaro was?
4. What does don Juan explain that Carlos must do in order to achieve his next step?
5. " To meet an ally without being prepared is like...."?
Short Essay Questions
1. What fascinated Carlos Castaneda when don Juan explained sorcery?
2. What mistake did Carlos make in his first attempt to get up? How did he finally succeed?
3. Why should Carlos be afraid of the repetition of the same thing for the rest of his life?
4. Why is it important that a warrior apologizes to the things he has hurt?
5. What happens to a man when he becomes a man of knowledge?
6. What is a negative type of spirit and what are the consequences to having one of these kinds of spirits take notice of you?
7. What was the only way to dull the edge off of learning about one's death was?
8. How did Carlos feel when don Genaro and don Juan were sitting with him?
9. Why can't Carlos attempt to "see" again?
10. What was the only thought that brought comfort to Carlos while he was in the forest?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss Native American use of hallucinogens. Do you think it is acceptable for Native Americans to use controlled substances? Why? Compare the old European way of life and use of substances to that of the Native Americans. How are we similar? How do we differ?
Essay Topic 2
Don Juan explains that the world lacks meaning to him. What would a world be like without meaning? How do you think society would function under this kind of way of life? What kinds of social system would have to be in place if the world lacked meaning or importance? Explain.
Essay Topic 3
There has been much debate on whether or not these are factual accounts, or if the entire book was a work of fiction. Explain why people might have difficulty accepting this novel as a true account. What are your personal conceptions of this novel? Is it a work of fiction, or could they be actual field notes? Explain your reasoning.
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