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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 La Gorda's case, ______ women emptied her and the hole in her stomach used to be like a cavern.

2. Using her _______, La Gorda climbs atop Carlos so that they appear to be one tall creature in order to escape the allies.

3. The nagual uses _______ to cure or kill the laundry woman because he sees death approaching. This allows her to learn more than the other apprentices.

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

5. 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.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What are the strict orders that La Gorda is under in relation to the location of the Sorcerers when she is helping Carlos?

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

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

8. What does Carlos do when Lidia mentions Carlos stealing Dona Soledad's soul?

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

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

The life story of La Gorda is a sad one, filled with things which seem to cause her pain, yet she becomes a powerful teacher.

Part 1: Why do you think La Gorda was able to overcome her past?

Part 2: Do you think personal pain can make a person a better teacher for others?

Part 3: What might have happened to La Gorda if she had not attempted to be more spiritual in her life?

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

La Gorda says that a warrior must have a purpose in their life, helping to create a direction in which to go.

Part 1: Why do you think all warriors must have a purpose in their lives?

Part 2: How do you think a person can begin to uncover their purpose in life?

Part 3: What do you think your purpose in life is at this particular moment? How does this drive your actions?

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