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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. Which person, out of duty, decides to act as if nothing is wrong with the situation?

2. What is the second stage of dreaming in which the light dissipates and the dreamer views a static, frozen tableau?

3. As a result of working with the tiger in the dream, Carlos begins to feel more ______________.

4. __________says that Silvio gives Carlos all that he is, causing Carlos to not be seen as the leader anymore.

5. What is the preliminary state of dreaming in which the senses grow dormant, though the person is still aware?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens to Carlos' body when he arrives back in Los Angeles and wakes up one morning?

4. What is the order that Don Juan gives to Carlos in the dreaming about his interactions with La Gorda?

5. What do La Gorda and Carlos agree to do when they begin to do dreaming together?

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

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

8. What has Don Juan foreseen happening to the apprentices when they are working together?

9. To whom are the pyramids harmful, according to Pablito at the beginning of the book?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Carlos accepts the fate to walk away from the others when he is told that he must, as this is the way of a warrior.

Part 1: Why do you think that Carlos didn't fight the dismissal by the other apprentices?

Part 2: Do you think you would have argued if you were in Carlos' shoes?

Part 3: How do you think you would feel if someone suddenly asked you to leave your position at work or at school?

Essay Topic 2

Carlos is shocked by himself when he takes command of the apprentices during one point of the story.

Part 1: Why does taking command feel surprising to Carlos?

Part 2: Does Carlos seem to be a person who is going to be comfortable with being in command?

Part 3: Why do you think that it's hard to be in command of others who are on the same level as you?

Essay Topic 3

Carlos realizes that there is a Nagual Woman who is also a part of Don Juan.

Part 1: Why do you think it's possible that there is a female counterpart to Don Juan?

Part 2: Is it always necessary to have a female balance to the male energy?

Part 3: How do you think Carlos' training might have been different without the presence of women?

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