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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. Carlos heard a dry _____ at the base of his neck and he was able to extricate himself from Soledad.

2. Lidia stated that, in terms of the four sisters, ______ was the boss and the nagual himself had put her in command.

3. La Gorda tells Carlos that the purpose of the time in the canyon is to meet the _____ forces.

4. Carlos was also re-oriented in a similar fashion early on in his apprenticeship except that his direction is _______.

5. Carlos described one of Don Juan's allies as being eight or nine feet tall and _______ in shape.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does La Gorda need to get from Carlos in order to reclaim her edge from Pablito?

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

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

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

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

8. What happens to Rosa's hand when she attempts to strike Carlos with a heavy object?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The concept of being impeccable seems to be the lesson of importance in the book, with Carlos needing to find out more about having this trait for himself.

Part 1: Why do you think being impeccable is a valuable tool?

Part 2: In what ways might you be considered to be impeccable? Or are you not impeccable at all?

Part 3: How might your life change if you were to be more impeccable?

Essay Topic 2

Carlos seems to be able to do more than the sisters, mastering lessons in hours, though they take others days.

Part 1: Why do you think Carlos is able to do so much with his powers?

Part 2: How do you think Carlos is better suited for the magical work that he is doing?

Part 3: Why do you think the sisters are having troubles accessing the powers that Carlos can?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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