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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. Consciousness is divided into _________ parts, which need to be explored as an apprentice.

2. Who is NOT one of the Genaros with whom Carlos is reunited in this story as told in the book?

3. Who is certain that Don Juan and Don Genaro are close by, though this person cannot see them?

4. Carlos feels an intense feeling of __________ right before he suddenly blacks out with the apprentices.

5. Carlos and La Gorda experience the force, but cannot recall the moment when _________ takes over to affect the will.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Pablito offer about the ruins which Carlos has now visited in Tula?

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

3. What happens when Carlos suggests they immerse themselves in dreaming?

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

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

6. What is the explanation for Carlos' physical experience which La Gorda shares with him?

7. What do La Gorda and Carlos agree to do when they begin to do dreaming together?

8. What is the sign that the apprentices are ready to move on after the scuffle between Carlos and the women?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dreaming is an important part of the work that Carlos and La Gorda do with each other and within themselves.

Part 1: Why do you think that dreaming is a time when a lot of important work can be done by the apprentices?

Part 2: Do you think that your own dreams are able to help you learn about your life?

Part 3: How do you think that dreaming could help the apprentices to learn more about their power?

Essay Topic 2

Carlos and La Gorda continue to work together, remembering things which they didn't realize they had forgotten.

Part 1: Why do you think certain memories only come up at certain times?

Part 2: Do you think that you have certain memories which you will not be able to remember in the present, but that you will be able to remember in the future?

Part 3: How do you think that you could make old memories resurface in your own mind?

Essay Topic 3

Carlos eventually learns that he must leave La Gorda in order to focus on his own attention.

Part 1: Do you think that it's necessary to learn about one's self alone?

Part 2: How do you think Carlos felt upon having to leave La Gorda for a while?

Part 3: Why do you think the timing was right for Carlos to be leaving La Gorda? Or wasn't it?

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