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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. In addition to having no teeth and an ugly, old, smelly body ______ also seemed to have some kind of facial paralysis.

2. _______ has difficulty talking and Carlos is horrified by the apparent 'aphasia' that has made it difficult for her.

3. The nagual finds _______ chasing a pig and offers her a job which she is reluctant to take fearing rape.

4. After Carlos learns how to heal the injuries he has given, he drives the two girls to _______ house.

5. During this encounter Carlos becomes aware that he is viewing the scene in the house from the ______.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the story of Josefina and Lidia according to the story as it is told in the beginning of the book?

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

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

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

5. What is on the forehead of Dona Soledad and the arm of Rosa when Carlos finds them huddled against the wall in pain?

6. What happened when La Gorda got pregnant when she was younger and having a troubled life?

7. What happens when Carlos wakes up in the bed that the Nagual has ordered Carlos to sleep in?

8. What quality does La Gorda have that Don Juan had too which helps to make Carlos feel at ease?

9. What happens when a woman menstruates in order to increase their power in the world?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Carlos realizes that the allies he has are real and they are not the hallucinations he feared they were.

Part 1: Why do you think Carlos suddenly understands that his allies are real?

Part 2: What is the purpose of the allies in the spiritual work that Carlos does?

Part 3: Do you feel you have allies in the world? Who or what are they?

Essay Topic 2

The journey to Don Juan by Carlos seems to be one of faith, of hoping that they will meet up without actually having a plan to do so.

Part 1: Do you think you could work with a teacher if you weren't sure of your lesson plans or where you might meet?

Part 2: Why do you think it's helpful to Carlos' training to have the teacher's location be a mystery?

Part 3: How might not having a clear understanding of where Don Juan is harm the teaching of Carlos?

Essay Topic 3

Some of the women in the story seem to be more interested in taking the power Carlos has and using it for themselves.

Part 1: Does it seem right that the women in the story use Carlos for his energy?

Part 2: Would you give your power to someone else if they said they needed it?

Part 3: Why do you think Carlos is the one who has the extra power that the women need?

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