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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. La Gorda told Carlos that dreamers have a particular tree to gaze at. Both Gorda and Carlos have the ______tree.

2. The nagual and Genaro were known for their ability to go unnoticed in the middle of chaos in other words, their proficiency at ______.

3. The Mazatec sorcerer taught Nestor how to discern the ______ of things so that he could recognize characteristics that would give him information.

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

5. Nestor states that he thinks that Lidia is angry at Pablito because he was unable to _______ according to the nagual's instructions.

Short Essay Questions

1. As soon as the Nagual leaves, what does Pablito decide that he is strong enough to do?

2. Because Carlos is like the Genaros in luminosity, what should he not believe?

3. In order to energize for a long day, what does La Gorda decide to show Carlos how to do?

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

5. What is the argument Carlos has against the idea of attaining completeness which La Gorda teaches?

6. What are the four outcomes Don Juan has predicted as a result of Carlos' visit?

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

8. What does Don Juan do in order to test the apprentices in a tonal task with the table?

9. What does Carlos find out that the Genaros lack though Carlos seems to have them?

10. What does La Gorda feel has happened to the group since the Sorcerers left?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

La Gorda tells Carlos that his teacher believes him to be incomplete at this time, so he needs to continue his training.

Part 1: Why do you think that Carlos' teacher still finds him to be incomplete?

Part 2: Do you think that completeness is possible during the course of one's life?

Part 3: How do you think that completeness can be nurtured in life, even when you're not training with a shaman?

Essay Topic 2

At one point, La Gorda says that completeness is for Toltecs only.

Part 1: Why do you think completeness isn't available to other groups?

Part 2: Do you agree that not everyone can be complete? Why do you support or disagree with this statement?

Part 3: What do you think about La Gorda after you hear that she does not believe everyone can be complete?

Essay Topic 3

Within this book are many situations in which nature begins to give out omens to the sorcerers and the shamans.

Part 1: Do you believe that omens are real? Why or why not?

Part 2: What do you think omens teach a person about their lives? About themselves? What were some of the lessons the omens taught in this story?

Part 3: What might happen if you were to make decisions in your life based solely on the omens you see?

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