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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' vision of the gigantic _____ was considered to be of great importance because it is where all the sorcerers are supposed to meet some day.

2. The nagual once told Pablito that he had a chance to be a nagual and that the sisters could be his four ______.

3. After the beings left the house the sisters re-arranged their shawls. ______ were pushed to the floor where they began strange movements.

4. ______ used to gaze at thunderheads, and this was how he came to have two of his apprentices.

5. The nagual stated that if Carlos could control his attentions then he would be a great ______.

Short Essay Questions

1. How will La Gorda be able to lose human form in order to become more powerful?

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

3. What does Don Juan insist that being a warrior will bring to the person and to their efforts?

4. Why does La Gorda see Don Juan as being cruel in the way that he lives and the way that he teaches?

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

6. What does Genaro convince Pablito he is feeding Don Juan when he hires Don Juan as his assistant?

7. What do the women need now that they have lost their old purpose, now that Carlos has decided to stay?

8. What is supposed to happen when all of the apprentices finally lose their form? What will happen to Carlos?

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

10. Why can't six of the apprentices shake off their human forms, according to the story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The art of stalking is an interesting concept which is introduced in this book, with certain characters being able to stalk others and to change their appearance at will.

Part 1: Why do you think the art of stalking is a good skill to have as a sorcerer?

Part 2: How do you think changing one's appearance can aid in the stalker's plans?

Part 3: Do you think that the art of stalking is something which can also be applied to the modern world?

Essay Topic 2

At this point in the training of Carlos, it seems that he acts more out of instinct that out of rational thought.

Part 1: Do you think that Carlos is a powerful warrior in the book?

Part 2: Why do you think Carlos is able to know what to do without thinking about it?

Part 3: In what ways does Carlos still seem to need training in order to be powerful in the world?

Essay Topic 3

La Gorda says that a warrior must have a purpose in their life, helping to create a direction in which to go.

Part 1: Why do you think all warriors must have a purpose in their lives?

Part 2: How do you think a person can begin to uncover their purpose in life?

Part 3: What do you think your purpose in life is at this particular moment? How does this drive your actions?

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