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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 was able to produce the ____ that dispersed the beings which the nagual described as being a method to 'keep one's balance while walking'.

2. According to La Gorda, the double was so called because it was double the ______ of the person.

3. When Josefina, Rosa, and Lidia entered the room for the final appointment with power they were all wearing _____.

4. Pablito states that the main difference between Don Juan's apprentices and Don Genaro's apprentices is that Don Juan's were _____ when he found them.

5. Carlos was taught how to hook his second attention by using _____, the same as Eligio.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Carlos find out that the Genaros lack though Carlos seems to have them?

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

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

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

5. What are the details of humans which make them more vulnerable to death?

6. How does the Nagual of Carlos get out of his body when it does? How does the Nagual escape?

7. Why does Josefina attempt to play a prank on Carlos, pretending to be a strange man sleeping next to him?

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

9. What does Carlos know is the only deterrent to despair in one's life, according to the teachings he has learned?

10. What are the shapes La Gorda says that humans and sorcerers have, respectively, within her teachings?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Within this book are many situations in which nature begins to give out omens to the sorcerers and the shamans.

Part 1: Do you believe that omens are real? Why or why not?

Part 2: What do you think omens teach a person about their lives? About themselves? What were some of the lessons the omens taught in this story?

Part 3: What might happen if you were to make decisions in your life based solely on the omens you see?

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

Carlos realizes that the allies he has are real and they are not the hallucinations he feared they were.

Part 1: Why do you think Carlos suddenly understands that his allies are real?

Part 2: What is the purpose of the allies in the spiritual work that Carlos does?

Part 3: Do you feel you have allies in the world? Who or what are they?

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