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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. The women tell Vicente that one must protect, but not ___________ one's person as they chide him for his snobbishness.

2. The art of stalking includes choosing your ______________ and discarding the unnecessary, as seen in the story of Florinda.

3. Florinda's first reaction and judgment of Carlos is that he appears to be ____________ in his learning and mannerisms.

4. Don Juan needs to find a new pair of _________ to serve as Naguals as a part of his training, some of his final training.

5. Each _________ is taught heightened awareness by his/her warrior counterpart so that he/she might teach others.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Florinda do when Carlos panics after being asked about Don Juan's teachings?

2. What does Don Juan reveal to Carlos before one of his sessions with Florinda?

3. What is the second series of not-doings which Silvio introduces to La Gorda and to Carlos?

4. What happens during the time when La Gorda and Carlos spontaneously enter their dreaming bodies?

5. What does Don Juan's benefactor make him do at the start of this section of the book?

6. Why does Zuleica have to work quickly to teach the idea of second attention to the apprentices?

7. How might the structure of Naguals be described, according to the story and to Don Juan?

8. What is the warning that Carlos receives when he is to meet the warriors of Don Juan?

9. What is the first of the not-doings which Carlos has to do according to Silvio as he instructs Carlos and La Gorda?

10. What does Florinda teach to the Genaros when they are given to her for training?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Carlos accepts the fate to walk away from the others when he is told that he must, as this is the way of a warrior.

Part 1: Why do you think that Carlos didn't fight the dismissal by the other apprentices?

Part 2: Do you think you would have argued if you were in Carlos' shoes?

Part 3: How do you think you would feel if someone suddenly asked you to leave your position at work or at school?

Essay Topic 2

The group of apprentices doesn't always see eye to eye on things, with the women often disagreeing with the men.

Part 1: Why do you think the men and the women might not be able to see eye to eye?

Part 2: Would the apprentices be able to learn more if they were always able to see eye to eye?

Part 3: What are some of the benefits to having disagreements with others?

Essay Topic 3

When Carlos and La Gorda immerse themselves in dreaming, their fear and distrust lifts.

Part 1: Why do you think that fear and distrust leave as a result of dreaming together?

Part 2: Do you think it's possible to be in a relationship with others and not have some fear or distrust?

Part 3: How do you think your life would change without fear or distrust?

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