View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the second appearance of the ally mean?

2. Where does death enter through you?

3. What is don Juan's trump card against the witch?

4. When was Carlos the closest to seeing?

5. What were the branches for?

Short Essay Questions

1. What strange occurrence happened when Carlos just simply listened?

2. What situation reminded Carlos of a fear he had once had, and what was that fear based on?

3. What is a negative type of spirit and what are the consequences to having one of these kinds of spirits take notice of you?

4. What was unique about Carlos' experience this time?

5. Why should Carlos be afraid of the repetition of the same thing for the rest of his life?

6. What is death to don Juan?

7. Why can't Carlos 'see' accurately?

8. Describe what 'will' is.

9. What mistake did Carlos make when he looked at don Juan?

10. What did don Genaro's tap feel like to Carlos?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Explain the difference between a man of knowledge and a shaman. How are they similar? In what regards is a man of knowledge more than just a man who 'knows'? To what groups are shamans closely related to in a present way of life?

Essay Topic 3

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?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 889 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample