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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. Needing explanations is like a ___________ to Castaneda, according to Don Juan's observations.

2. What is the yellow mass that Castaneda is told to stare at when he and Don Juan go to the desert?

3. Don Juan warns Castaneda not to turn around after embracing the Indians because they are ________________.

4. When Don Juan and Castaneda are together again, Castaneda inquires as to whether death is a ____________.

5. If an ________ does not come, then it means Castaneda is not able to hunt power.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Don Genero use to make a kite, confusing Castaneda's perception of how a kite should work?

2. Why does Castaneda say that he fears Don Genero when he meets up with him again?

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

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

5. What does Don Juan say when Castaneda asks him how old he is, as he sees him moving with agility?

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

7. How does Don Juan say that a good hunter will always know when someone else has been somewhere?

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

9. What is the lesson that Castaneda learns from the beetle that comes out a hole inches from his face?

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

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

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

Searching for power sounds like a difficult task for anyone to do, but Don Juan leads Castaneda on the quest nonetheless.

Part 1: Why is a search for power important for Castaneda to learn in his studies?

Part 2: Why do you think the search for power is such an unpredictable experience?

Part 3: Do you think Castaneda already has power or does he have to search for it outside of himself? Why did you choose the answer you did?

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