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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. When Lidia tells Carlos that all five of us are the same, she is referring to all of the following except ______.

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

3. ________ is another name that the sorcerer Don Juan is known as by Soledad, Pablito, Lidia, and Josefina.

4. During the conversation at the house, one of the girls states that ______ is in the mountains looking for Nestor.

5. All of the following jumped into the abyss except ______, the last time that Carlos saw Don Juan.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What happened when La Gorda got pregnant when she was younger and having a troubled life?

9. Describe the living situation of Pablito as Carlos finds him in the beginning of the story.

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 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

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 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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