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

2. The nagual stated that power only comes after we accept our _______ without recriminations.

3. Castaneda refers to Josefina's ability to disguise herself as being a form of ______ that she is practicing.

4. In order for Soledad to be complete she must get her missing piece back from ______, which will be difficult because he is a sorcerer.

5. When one of the allies begins to approach, La Gorda instructs Carlos to ______ in his hands and create sparks.

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What does the scary man do with the wind in order to help La Gorda learn about her life?

9. 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?

10. What is important about the goodbye gesture that La Gorda makes to her house and to the valley?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The demeanor of La Gorda helps Carlos to feel at ease with his new teacher. Her eyes are calm and dark.

Part 1: Do you think a teacher needs to be calming in order to be effective?

Part 2: Why do you think Carlos is at ease with La Gorda as opposed to with others in the story?

Part 3: How do you think the relationship between Carlos and La Gorda is affected by her demeanor?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Women warriors seem to have a number of different abilities and powers than the male warriors do.

Part 1: Do you think that female or male warriors have more power?

Part 2: Why do you think female warriors have different kinds of power than men do?

Part 3: In what ways might you be seen as a warrior? What powers might you have which could help you in battle?

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