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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is NOT one of the Genaros with whom Carlos is reunited in this story as told in the book?
(a) Pablito.
(b) Jose.
(c) Nestor.
(d) Benigno.

2. What is so huge about the tiger who teaches Carlos how to breathe when he is dreaming?
(a) Paws.
(b) Nose.
(c) Ears.
(d) Teeth.

3. In the memory of what happened with Silvio, the women remember not being hurt, but being _____________.
(a) Invisible.
(b) Ignored.
(c) Paralyzed with fear.
(d) Alone.

4. Carlos recalls dreaming vividly about a Mexican song being played on a __________, as well as a beautiful woman.
(a) Piano.
(b) Guitar.
(c) Flute.
(d) Stereo.

5. Which group has been cold to Carlos up until the point that they begin to remember some forgotten past deed?
(a) The Tonals.
(b) The Naguals.
(c) The men.
(d) The little sisters.

Short Answer Questions

1. The goal of becoming and learning to be a sorcerer is to reach this luminous _____________.

2. Where do La Gorda and Lydia go at the beginning of this section, according to the storytelling?

3. Who says he/she will meet up with Carlos at a later time since they are destined to work together as warriors?

4. Carlos attacked the blobs of light which appeared to be threatening by attacking them on their vulnerable ______ sides.

5. Carlos recalls that the Nagual woman provides the _______ from which he reads to Don Juan.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is missing from Silvio Manuel's house when the apprentices, and especially Josefina, see it?

2. Who are the three sisters with whom Carlos Castaneda is reunited during the course of this book?

3. What are the two places the apprentices go to after shredding their old clothes in Veracruz?

4. How does La Gorda shock the apprentices when she talks to them about Carlos?

5. What does Dona Soledad have to share with Carlos when he encounters her in the house?

6. What does Pablito offer about the ruins which Carlos has now visited in Tula?

7. What is the explanation for Carlos' physical experience which La Gorda shares with him?

8. What do Carlos and La Gorda see when they are sitting on the bench in Oaxaca and resting their heads together?

9. What happens when Pablito tells the others he is going to Tula in order to die?

10. What does Carlos do in his dream once he realizes what he is supposed to do?

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