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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. When Castaneda says he will pay Don Juan for his services, Don Juan answers, "Pay me for my time with your _______."

2. What is the animal Castaneda interacted with when he was under the influence of the peyote?

3. What does Castaneda complain about, though Don Juan tells him they are not important?

4. Don Juan and Castaneda climb a mountain and Don Juan says they must behave as __________ as possible.

5. How should one's fingers be curled as one walks, according to Don Juan as he speaks to Castaneda?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Don Juan do when the percolator makes a loud noise in response to something Don Juan says?

2. Why is Carlos Castaneda seeking the lessons of Don Juan in this book?

3. What is Don Juan's assessment of Castaneda's feelings about himself and how they will affect his learning?

4. What does Don Juan do when he sees that Castaneda is not standing in a good spot?

5. Don Juan says that some people live happily because of one thing - what is this one state of mind?

6. What does Don Juan point out about the water rats they observe the entire morning?

7. What does Don Juan's intimidating glance cause Castaneda to do before he approaches him again?

8. What is Castaneda's mistake in not becoming an artist as he wanted to be, according to Don Juan?

9. When the wind makes itself known to the men, what is the only way it seems to be able to die down?

10. What is the benefit of Castaneda paying Don Juan for his services and for his lessons?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Don Genero talks to Castenada about being ready to tackle one's ally, which causes Castaneda to seriously consider whether he is ready for that challenge.

Part 1: Why do you think Don Genero told this story to Castaneda?

Part 2: Why doesn't Castaneda feel like he is ready to continue his learning?

Part 3: Why is is important to battle one's own ally? What will it provide to the warrior?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout this story are various omens that are meant to show Castaneda things about himself.

Part 1: Why are omens important in this story?

Part 2: Which omen is most important to Castaneda's learning? Why?

Part 3: Why do you think the crow continues to show up for Castaneda in this book?

Essay Topic 3

The decision to meet with Don Juan is one that Castaneda does not make lightly. At the same time, it seems to be a decision he doesn't quite think through.

Part 1: Why do you think Castaneda choose Don Juan to work with in his book?

Part 2: Do you think Don Juan believes Castaneda to be a worthy student? Why or why not?

Part 3: What might Castaneda have done differently if he were to be able to redo his first meeting with Don Juan?

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