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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. The reason for the existence of __________ beings is to enhance awareness of themselves and of the world around them, according to Don Juan.

2. There is a sense of __________ which arises when Carlos follows Don Genaro in his movements into a heightened sense of awareness.

3. The _____________, according to Don Juan, is exhilarating to those who are able to experience it.

4. ___________ beings are not the only creatures that possess life, according to the lessons of Don Juan.

5. Don Juan says that they are going to talk about La Gorda in order to provoke her ______________ in her reaction.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is revealed about his teachers to Carlos when he is in his left side awareness?

2. What happens to a person if the assemblage point is not returned to its original position?

3. What is Carlos told to do when he asks for an example of what an ancient Toltec practice might be?

4. Why was Don Juan sent to the boss' house when he is working at a sugar mill as a young man?

5. What happens to Carlos' memories when he returns to normal awareness after being in a state of heightened awareness?

6. What does the assemblage point select for alignment, as taught by Don Juan in a state of heightened awareness?

7. What does Don Genaro find humorous about the various side of the narrator when they are all sitting at Don Genaro's house?

8. What does Carlos learn about the seer and the Eagle's emanations right before he falls asleep?

9. Why does Carlos become suspicious of Don Juan and Don Genaro as they are sitting together?

10. What is the explanation for the fatigue which Carlos is feeling after his experience with Don Genaro and Don Juan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The students of the teachers are taught to take on the awareness of other animals in order to strengthen themselves.

Part 1: Why is it important to understand the awareness of other creatures in the world?

Part 2: How do you think learning about the awareness of an animal might help you in your life?

Part 3: Do you think that you are able to take on the awareness of an animal? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

When Carlos encounters a number of different lessons and observations, he can become sick after taking in the knowledge.

Part 1: Why do you think that Carlos becomes ill during some of his lessons?

Part 2: Do you think that all students will become ill as a result of learning some of the lessons he is learning?

Part 3: How do you think the student should react after learning new things about the world and about themselves?

Essay Topic 3

The apprentices are brought into the teaching in order to be made new seers, it seems. They are entrusted with lessons which will help them feel and experience life beyond their bodies in order to teach others someday.

Part 1: What do you think the purpose of the seers might also be?

Part 2: Why do you think it's important for students to become teachers as well in the future?

Part 3: Do you think that all students have an obligation to teach what they know?

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