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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. What happens to Celestino when he decides to accompany Florinda when she decides to go back for another visit?

2. Don Juan's teacher is severe at times, waiting for ____________ to help themselves, according to Don Juan.

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

4. Don Juan offers to show a government clerk the last of the Indian ___________ as a way to get her to become a being.

5. Naguals are ______ beings, occurring in male/female pairs, according to the teachings of Don Juan.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens to Don Juan in order to help to cure him of lust during this apprenticeship?

3. What is the memory that La Gorda has about Silvio when she is not dreaming?

4. How can one be sure that a Nagual man truly leads others?

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

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

7. What does Don Juan describe as being the warrior's rule?

8. What happens in relation to action when a person is on the left side?

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Carlos is warned that Don Juan's warriors may do anything to him when they meet, though they will not kill him.

Part 1: Why do you think that the warriors are unable to kill Carlos?

Part 2: Do you think that all people need to encounter warriors during their lives?

Part 3: What are some of the lessons that Carlos will learn as a result of meeting the warriors?

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