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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. La Gorda tells Carlos that his ______ attention is focused on the awful side of the world and that the sisters' attention is on the beautiful side of the world.

2. The sisters were taught ______ as a way to keep the layers pressed together and eventually tie the attentions together.

3. The sisters and Carlos entered a different room of the house. Josefina, Rosa, and Lidia were lying on the floor which was made of ______.

4. When Pablito comes to visit Carlos he refers to Carlos as _____, which means teacher.

5. The Mazatec sorcerer taught Nestor how to discern the ______ of things so that he could recognize characteristics that would give him information.

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the women need now that they have lost their old purpose, now that Carlos has decided to stay?

2. As soon as the Nagual leaves, what does Pablito decide that he is strong enough to do?

3. What is the purpose of La Gorda since she is a warrior and every warrior must have a purpose?

4. What has happened since Carlos has brought out his double more than the twice Don Juan wanted him to?

5. What will happen when Carlos returns after going away to contemplate his two bouts as omens?

6. What does Genaro convince Pablito he is feeding Don Juan when he hires Don Juan as his assistant?

7. When do the Genaros feel safe and at ease in their lives, according to this part of the story?

8. Because Carlos is like the Genaros in luminosity, what should he not believe?

9. What are the four outcomes Don Juan has predicted as a result of Carlos' visit?

10. What does dreaming do in relation to the layers of luminosity of the human body?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Some of the women in the story seem to be more interested in taking the power Carlos has and using it for themselves.

Part 1: Does it seem right that the women in the story use Carlos for his energy?

Part 2: Would you give your power to someone else if they said they needed it?

Part 3: Why do you think Carlos is the one who has the extra power that the women need?

Essay Topic 2

Women warriors seem to have a number of different abilities and powers than the male warriors do.

Part 1: Do you think that female or male warriors have more power?

Part 2: Why do you think female warriors have different kinds of power than men do?

Part 3: In what ways might you be seen as a warrior? What powers might you have which could help you in battle?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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