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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. Don Juan suggested to Carlos that if he wanted to pay him back he could make a donation to the "spirit of _______".

2. Carlos is invited by Pablito's mother to have sex with her. She is upset that he is not _______.

3. Pablito rescued Elena, also known as _______ from a life of poverty and sets her up doing laundry.

4. ________ runs out to greet him and Carlos is unnerved because she is running too fast and nimbly for an old woman.

5. The light was referred to as _____ and Carlos was told that the second that he became weak it would kill him.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. It is said that women warriors have a best direction, and what happens when Dona Soledad is in the right direction?

4. Carlos remembers a story about a friend who was dying in the hospital, but what did Don Juan say about how she could push her disease away?

5. What allies does Carlos see when La Gorda shows him her light?

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

7. Where do men and women store their memories, according to the observations of Carlos?

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 is the tickle that Carlos feels a sign of, according to the lessons he has learned from Don Juan?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Carlos has found out that his teacher has withheld information from him in the past, which is why his teachings continue now.

Part 1: Why would a teacher withhold information from a student?

Part 2: Do you think that Carlos should have been able to learn everything directly from Don Juan?

Part 3: How would you feel if you found out a teacher withheld information from you?

Essay Topic 3

During one part of the story, a man disappears during a jump and is never heard from again, which startles Carlos.

Part 1: How do you think a person could just disappear during a spiritual test?

Part 2: Do you think that Eligio died during this jump? Why or why not?

Part 3: How would you feel if someone you were with suddenly disappeared during an activity you shared?

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