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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. As the narrator dances with Genaro, he watches himself and falls into confusion and his ______ along with Genaro's disappears.

2. The narrator sees the mold of man which shows itself as a _______.

3. What is the animal form which La Catalina took when she was working with the other men?

4. Julian was a master __________ and the teacher of Don Juan, according to the story Don Juan tells Carlos.

5. Don Genaro will show Carlos the _____ that unlocks everything. Don Genaro walks and the narrator follows.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Don Juan want to show Carlos about the mountains when they are off on their hike together?

2. What does Carlos complain about when he is talking with Don Juan and Don Genaro after seeing the mountain?

3. What does Carlos see when he looks down at his feet while he is singing with Don Juan and Don Genaro?

4. What is the name for the transition period when the assemblage point is moving from the normal position?

5. When Don Juan talks about perception as alignment, what does he instruct Carlos to do?

6. What are the two types of stalkers which Don Juan describes to Carlos before he decides to leave?

7. What does Don Juan say that the mold of man actually is when speaking to Carlos?

8. What is the explanation given as to why it's clear that Don Juan is a stalker who does care about people?

9. What does Don Juan say that Carlos can do if he is using his dreaming body?

10. What does Don Juan say that Carlos now has to do in relation to his assemblage point and the bands of emanations?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shifting one's assemblage point allows a person to become more aware of something right in front of them, focusing on it more intensely.

Part 1: Why do you think that focusing on one item at a time is important for a seer?

Part 2: How do you think a person can shift their own assemblage point in order to focus more intently?

Part 3: Do you think it would be helpful for you in your life right now to be able to shift your focus to a certain item at any time?

Essay Topic 2

The mastery of awareness is the main lesson which Don Juan wants to teach Carlos in this book so that he may become a seer.

Part 1: Why do you think being aware of all that you can is important for a seer?

Part 2: Do you think there are levels of awareness which can not be easily understood?

Part 3: How do you think you might be able to enhance your own sense of awareness in the world?

Essay Topic 3

Carlos is told that sentient beings are on the earth in order to enhance their awareness.

Part 1: Why do you think this statement might be true?

Part 2: In what ways do you think this statement is false or at least partially false?

Part 3: How do you think the world would change if everyone suddenly agreed that people were on the earth only to enhance their awareness?

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