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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. Who is the one that first mentioned the idea of ghost dreaming, which La Gorda nervously recalls?

2. __________ reminds everyone that Don Juan promised them that he would give them a sign to leave the world.

3. Which of the apprentices is Carlos closest to? Which one is the one with whom Carlos feels and shares the greatest affinity?

4. The common task of La Gorda and Carlos is the ______________, which is where they can be on the same level.

5. La Gorda admits to feeling asexually like __________ woman at this certain point of the story.

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the three sisters with whom Carlos Castaneda is reunited during the course of this book?

2. How does La Gorda shock the apprentices when she talks to them about Carlos?

3. What does Carlos realize about the four amorphous blobs of light he has seen? How did he respond to them?

4. What are the two places the apprentices go to after shredding their old clothes in Veracruz?

5. What does La Gorda think about the Nagual Woman and what her purpose is for Carlos?

6. What is missing from Silvio Manuel's house when the apprentices, and especially Josefina, see it?

7. What happens when La Gorda declares that the power spot has given them freedom at this point of the story?

8. What happens during the process of ghost dreaming, according to Carlos and La Gorda?

9. What is the image in Carlos' mind which plays when he is feverish in bed one day?

10. What happens when Pablito tells the others he is going to Tula in order to die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

La Gorda tells Carlos that losing the human form brings the freedom to remember oneself.

Part 1: Why do you think that losing the human form brings the freedom to remember oneself?

Part 2: What do you think about the idea of losing one's human form? Does this mean death to you?

Part 3: How do you think a person might be able to lose their human form without dying?

Essay Topic 2

The apprentices are seen as having to work together during their lessons and in their travels.

Part 1: Why do you think that the apprentices have to work together in their studies?

Part 2: Could an apprentice teach themselves what they need to learn? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you prefer to study in groups or by yourself? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Carlos decides to act as though nothing is wrong, since he feels this is his duty.

Part 1: Do you think it is right to act as though nothing is wrong in your life, even if it is?

Part 2: How do you think Carlos should have acted when he returned to Los Angeles?

Part 3: Why do you think Carlos feels it is his duty to act as though nothing is wrong?

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