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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. Rosa tells Carlos that Josefina's child has been around for a while and that he is _______ child.

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

3. The nagual once grabbed Soledad from behind and made her change the _______ of her eyes and her life.

4. Soledad attempts to ______ Carlos with her hair tie after she has pulled him down on top of her.

5. La Gorda reveals to Carlos that she alone knows the location of ______. Carlos then demands that she tell him.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the whirlwind an omen for when it comes for Dona Soledad, according to her teachings?

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

3. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

The journey to Don Juan by Carlos seems to be one of faith, of hoping that they will meet up without actually having a plan to do so.

Part 1: Do you think you could work with a teacher if you weren't sure of your lesson plans or where you might meet?

Part 2: Why do you think it's helpful to Carlos' training to have the teacher's location be a mystery?

Part 3: How might not having a clear understanding of where Don Juan is harm the teaching of Carlos?

Essay Topic 3

While Carlos is surrounded by magic and mystical things, he continues to question what he is hearing and seeing, even though he is experienced.

Part 1: Why do you think Carlos still needs to question the lessons he is learning?

Part 2: Do you think it is a healthy practice to question the teachers you have?

Part 3: How do you think Carlos' learning will be affected by the questions he asks?

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