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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. Castaneda tells the creature that they are there to ______________ the world

2. What makes Castaneda and the item from #170 the same - Our __________ made us equal.

3. The place of power is not a ___________, so there are no bones buried there as Castaneda guesses might be.

4. If Castaneda is not able to hunt for power, Don Juan says that he will be free to be _____________, but Don Juan will continue to be his friend.

5. What is the name of the person that Castaneda stays with when Don Juan goes off to do an errand?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Don Juan trick Castaneda into confronting La Catalina the month before?

2. What is the purpose of the trip the men are taking to the mountain range?

3. What is the yellow formation that Castaneda sees, making him feel slightly ill in the process?

4. What needs to happen in order for Don Juan to know Castaneda is ready to hunt power?

5. Why is Castaneda left on the mountain as the other two men walk away into the distance?

6. What does Don Juan say about his own death and his interaction with it?

7. Why aren't Don Juan and Castaneda staying the night at the rock conglomerate?

8. What does Don Juan give to Castaneda to wear around his neck?

9. What does Castaneda say is like a disease to him, which he begins to realize is a problem?

10. What does Don Juan give to Castaneda, saying they will keep him warm during the night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The idea of routine is one that seems to conflict with the process of hunting. After all, if one can be predictable, they can also be hunted.

Part 1: Why does Don Juan believe that routines are harmful to a person?

Part 2: Why does Castaneda think that routines are a good thing to have in one's life?

Part 3: What do you think? Do you think routines help or hurt people? Support your answer with real life experiences.

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