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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. Carlos had only ever been between parallel lines under the influence of ___________________, he thought.

2. Carlos practices on every volitional movement, minimizing _____________ as he does so.

3. The art of stalking includes choosing your ______________ and discarding the unnecessary, as seen in the story of Florinda.

4. The blows between the ____________ is what knocks the air out of the lungs of Carlos and La Gorda, which serves as a catalyst.

5. The warriors are deliberately difficult with Don Juan, forcing a breakthrough on the ___________ side.

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Carlos when he is undergoing his westerly encounter?

2. What comes into focus when La Gorda slims down from her previously larger figure?

3. What does the woman tell Carlos after chiding him for his snobbishness while sitting on the bench?

4. What is the difference between men and women, according to the lifestyle of Florinda?

5. What happens when Don Juan and the others explode from within when they are undergoing their training?

6. How does Don Juan approach the woman who he feels is a double woman?

7. Why does Zuleica have to work quickly to teach the idea of second attention to the apprentices?

8. What does Don Juan describe as being the warrior's rule?

9. What does Don Juan reveal to Carlos before one of his sessions with Florinda?

10. What is the final task of Don Juan as it is outlined in this book's section?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The apprentices are seen as having to work together during their lessons and in their travels.

Part 1: Why do you think that the apprentices have to work together in their studies?

Part 2: Could an apprentice teach themselves what they need to learn? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you prefer to study in groups or by yourself? Why?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Carlos and La Gorda seem to share a bond which can not be easily described. It seems to be a bond in which they can be more powerful together than separate.

Part 1: Why do you think La Gorda and Carlos share a strong bond?

Part 2: Do you think that being with a partner always means that you will have a stronger ability to learn and grow?

Part 3: What might have happened has Carlos and La Gorda not have worked together?

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