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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4: The Descent of the Spirit (The Somersault of Thought).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Elias serve as a sorcerer who interacts with people, according to the book?
(a) Northern Mexico.
(b) Columbia.
(c) Peru.
(d) Southern Mexico.

2. Carlos argues that the only way to know intent is through a living __________ between intent and all sentient beings.
(a) Book.
(b) Rock.
(c) Plant.
(d) Connection.

3. Death can be seen as a challenge to live a life of ___________ in contact with intent, according to the teachings of Don Juan.
(a) Trust.
(b) Truth.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Power.

4. What is the best way to stalk oneself, according to the teachings of Don Juan to Carlos?
(a) Death.
(b) Sorcery.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Birth.

5. Who is the dark and massive Indian with rough features who is short, with large hands and feet, humble and wise but without flare?
(a) Don Juan.
(b) Don Matus.
(c) Elias.
(d) Julian.

Short Answer Questions

1. ___________ occurs when intent energizes and lights up an energy field, according to the teachings of Don Juan.

2. In the descent of the _________, an abstract core, the spirit reveals itself to people.

3. Understanding the __________ means moving beyond the comprehensible, according to the teaching of Don Juan, but Carlos is confused.

4. All of the stories that Don Juan knows much be though through and _________ in order to teach others about their meaning.

5. Belisario tells Don Juan that ___________ likes him and wants to keep him, according to the story.

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