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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Carlos was Don Juan's second apprentice. Shortly after Carlos, came the apprentice _______ who was tortured by a chick following her around.
(a) Lidia.
(b) La Gorda.
(c) Josefina.
(d) Soledad.

2. When Carlos and La Gorda arrive at the cave she tells him that he is ______ but the bouts with the sisters have made him stronger.
(a) Incomplete.
(b) Foolish.
(c) Weak.
(d) Strong.

3. At the opening of the chapter Carlos is accused of having stolen Soledad's _______ during their encounter.
(a) Dog.
(b) Soul.
(c) Power.
(d) Plant.

4. Soledad tells Carlos that ______ has instructed her not to let him leave and she enlists the help of her dog.
(a) Don Juan.
(b) Don Eligio.
(c) Don Genaro.
(d) Don Benigno.

5. After the disguise has been dropped, it is revealed that the child is a bundle of ______.
(a) Clothes.
(b) Rags.
(c) Leaves.
(d) Animal skins.

Short Answer Questions

1. At some point talking to the sisters, Carlos became aware of a ______ that was moving around the house.

2. Don Juan stated that this particular sensation was necessary for ______ to cultivate.

3. La Gorda reveals to Carlos that she alone knows the location of ______. Carlos then demands that she tell him.

4. Soledad attempts to ______ Carlos with her hair tie after she has pulled him down on top of her.

5. ______ is the best of Don Juan's apprentices and the only one who didn't have to jump into the abyss.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Dona Soledad become angry at Carlos, even though she says that they are the same?

2. How does Carlos describe La Gorda when he first sees her in this story?

3. What does Lidia reveal about the power of La Gorda in relation to the Nagual?

4. Carlos is intrigued by the sisters, but also fearful of them. Which sisters has he known for years, describing them as dark and beautiful?

5. Why must La Gorda and Carlos go to a place of power when they are traveling together?

6. What happens when Carlos tries to escape Dona Soledad after learning that she is the one who is to teach him instead of Don Juan?

7. What do La Gorda and Dona Soledad think of each other when they finally meet?

8. What is the ability that the Nagual has given to La Gorda and Carlos, though not to the girls, though all are the same?

9. What does Dona Soledad say that the Nagual is when she is first teaching Carlos about the lessons he is meant to learn?

10. What does Carlos search for outside, accusing Dona Soledad of tricks when he sees this creature in the area?

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