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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. Don Juan tells Castaneda to work on his _________ as if nothing has happened.

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

3. Don Juan tricked Castaneda into confronting her for the purpose of finding Castaneda a ______________.

4. Castaneda learns how to do a dance that thumps like a __________ from Don Juan in the evening.

5. What does Don Juan demand when he and Castaneda arrive at the desired location out of town?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Don Juan warn Castaneda not to turn around as they leave the Indians they have met?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why are the town partygoers annoyed with Castaneda, even though he buys drinks for everyone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The goal of becoming a hunter is not what Castaneda planned to do when he decided to work with Don Juan for his school project.

Part 1: Why is becoming a hunter essential to Castaneda's success with Don Juan?

Part 2: What qualities make Castaneda a strong hunter? A weak hunter?

Part 3: What might the process of learning to be a hunter be a metaphor for in the two men's work together?

Essay Topic 2

The encounter with the coyote is one that is shocking and thrilling to the reader and to Castaneda in his retelling, it seems.

Part 1: Why was Castaneda sent out to go alone to the mountains until his body tells him to quit?

Part 2: Why is the coyote an important figure or image for Castaneda to see?

Part 3: Is the coyote real or is it a hallucination? Why?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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