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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. The behavior that Carlos needs to take on in order to stalk himself combines ______ and beauty, according to the book.

2. What could Elias see about Julian when he comes upon him during his trip to the city?

3. Where was Julian's family from, according to the telling of his story by Don Juan?

4. What did Elias think about the man who was seducing a woman's servant in the field?

5. Who was the well-dressed man in the field, according to the story, that Elias then follows after seeing him in the field?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the purpose of Carlos and Don Juan going to the cave, according to the writings in the book?

2. What does Don Juan emphasize about understanding the abstract cores, though this confuses Carlos?

3. What happens as a result of the small tap that Don Juan gives to Carlos on the shoulder?

4. What is the purpose of every act of a nagual, according to the teachings of Don Juan?

5. Describe the upbringing of Julian which caused him to have troubles connecting with spirit at first.

6. What does Julian do as a result of falling ill with tuberculosis, according to the teachings of Don Juan?

7. When Carlos wonders whether God is intent, what do the others have to say about this idea?

8. What does Don Juan tell Carlos his problem is in relation to spirit?

9. What is the relationship between humans and the energy fields which make up the world, according to the teachings of Don Juan?

10. What is the physical transformation that Belisario is taking on when he interacts with Don Juan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the first goals of a nagual is to master their intent, or the mental aims of the universe.

Part 1: Why do you think intent is the first step a person needs to take when they want to be a nagual?

Part 2: Do you have intentions in your life right now? What might they be?

Part 3: How do you think one's actions change when a person has an intent vs. when they don't have an intent?

Essay Topic 2

Don Juan disguises himself in order to get away from a monster in his training days.

Part 1: How do you think Don Juan was able to disguise himself?

Part 2: Do you think it's possible to disguise oneself without magic?

Part 3: Why do you think you might want to disguise yourself in your modern life?

Essay Topic 3

The excess energy of the woman seems to be stronger than the man with whom she is having a sexual encounter.

Part 1: Why do you think the woman was the one with all of the extra energy in this scene?

Part 2: Do you think that women might be powerful sorcerers as well?

Part 3: Do you think men or women are more powerful in terms of being naguals and sorcerers?

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