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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is NOT one of the things that Castaneda experiences by the sixth cycle?
(a) He is unbearably thirsty.
(b) He hears the Indians speaking Italian.
(c) He wants to throw up.
(d) He sees God.

2. What does Castaneda see that causes Matus to believe Datura likes him?
(a) Red spot.
(b) Purple man.
(c) Bright light.
(d) Sacred text.

3. What are sensitive and destroy themselves if they do not like new hands?
(a) Spiritual books.
(b) Pipes.
(c) Smoke mixtures.
(d) Hats.

4. How many years pass after accepting an apprenticeship does Matus prepare to initiate Castaneda to ally powers?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

5. Where does Carlos Castaneda first meet his teacher for the story?
(a) School.
(b) Convenience mart.
(c) Drum circle.
(d) Border bus stop.

Short Answer Questions

1. Matus knows Castaneda's good _______________ and tests him.

2. Matus says he now knows that Castaneda has the __________ to meet challenges.

3. When Castaneda admits defeat in his task, Matus tells him to feel with his _________.

4. Matus dares Castaneda to meet __________ by having him perform a particular test.

5. What does Diablero mean, as Matus defines it in the course of the story?

(see the answer key)

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