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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. Who appears as a southern stalker, which just makes everything worse for the work of Carlos?

2. Who of the group regularly disappears and returns, telling tales of his findings when he's back?

3. Zuleica causes Carlos to have the sensation of sweeping the ____________ from the midpoint of his body.

4. What does Carlos see leaving his body when he allows himself to die peacefully?

5. The warrior's _______ ascribes the destiny of all living beings to the Eagle which feeds on awareness.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Florinda teach to the Genaros when they are given to her for training?

6. What is the warning that Carlos receives when he is to meet the warriors of Don Juan?

7. What happens in relation to action when a person is on the left side?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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