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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 sisters had pressured Carlos to cure Soledad because they were purposely trying to drain his ______.

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

3. La Gorda tells Carlos that _____ gazing was done by sorcerers that had lost their human form.

4. According to the book, the nagual and sorcerer Don Juan's last name is ______.

5. Don Juan informed La Gorda that any jolt that causes a separation of the layers can cause a human being to ______.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Pablito make a clothing booth bigger while he is filling in building clothing booths?

2. What happens when Pablito goes down to Veracruz after a fight with Lidia?

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

4. What is the purpose of La Gorda since she is a warrior and every warrior must have a purpose?

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

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

7. Why doesn't La Gorda help Pablito with his new position in which Don Juan has put him?

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

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

10. What does dreaming do in relation to the layers of luminosity of the human body?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

The sisters seem to be full of tricks, trying to hurt Carlos and to cause him to make mistakes.

Part 1: Why do you think the sisters are trying to trick Carlos?

Part 2: What do you think of the three sisters? Do they seem to be powerful warriors?

Part 3: Would you say that the sisters were acting in an impeccable manner?

Essay Topic 3

Some of the women in the story seem to be more interested in taking the power Carlos has and using it for themselves.

Part 1: Does it seem right that the women in the story use Carlos for his energy?

Part 2: Would you give your power to someone else if they said they needed it?

Part 3: Why do you think Carlos is the one who has the extra power that the women need?

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