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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 stated that this particular sensation was necessary for ______ to cultivate.

2. La Gorda says to Carlos that the sisters are all the same, just as all of the following are the same except ______.

3. When Carlos is able to come out of his body, the other awareness flows out of _____.

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. What is the problem with Carlos being 'empty' according to Dona Soledad in her lessons with him?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Carlos is intrigued by the sisters, but also fearful of them. Which sisters has he known for years, describing them as dark and beautiful?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

La Gorda tells Carlos that his teacher believes him to be incomplete at this time, so he needs to continue his training.

Part 1: Why do you think that Carlos' teacher still finds him to be incomplete?

Part 2: Do you think that completeness is possible during the course of one's life?

Part 3: How do you think that completeness can be nurtured in life, even when you're not training with a shaman?

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

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?

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