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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. Silvio sends La Gorda and Carlos into an oppressively fatiguing and suffocating ________________.

2. Florinda's first reaction and judgment of Carlos is that he appears to be ____________ in his learning and mannerisms.

3. The two women who guard the house are ____________, the dreamer, and Delia, a stalker.

4. What does Eligio have to do for Carlos?

5. Who is the one that receives a master plan when he is dreaming, though he does not share it with Carlos?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the first of the not-doings which Carlos has to do according to Silvio as he instructs Carlos and La Gorda?

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

3. What is the sensation that Zuleica elicits in Carlos when they are working together?

4. What does Don Juan's benefactor make him do at the start of this section of the book?

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

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

7. What does Don Juan give as a warning when he gives Carlos to Zuleica?

8. What propels La Gorda and Carlos to experience extraordinary clarity and speed up of time?

9. What does Zuleica's training of Carlos and La Gorda convince them both of, according to the story?

10. How can one be sure that a Nagual man truly leads others?

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 decides to act as though nothing is wrong, since he feels this is his duty.

Part 1: Do you think it is right to act as though nothing is wrong in your life, even if it is?

Part 2: How do you think Carlos should have acted when he returned to Los Angeles?

Part 3: Why do you think Carlos feels it is his duty to act as though nothing is wrong?

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