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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does he put on the place to mark the spot where his vision changes?
(a) Book.
(b) Towel.
(c) Handkerchief.
(d) Jacket.

2. The spot that makes Castaneda feel comfortable is called his ______________.
(a) Rithio.
(b) Sitio.
(c) Lithio.
(d) Right Place.

3. What is NOT one of the plants that Matus and Castaneda use within this text?
(a) Mushrooms.
(b) Marijuana.
(c) Peyote.
(d) Jimson Weed.

4. What is repulsing and frightening to him in one of the places he has marked?
(a) A force.
(b) A sound.
(c) A dead spider.
(d) A dead rat.

5. The ___________ prevents Castaneda from becoming a full-fledged apprentice.
(a) Shaman group.
(b) Periodicity.
(c) Duration.
(d) Scientific study.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. ___________ is used to acquire wisdom and to learn how to live right.

3. Matus tells Castaneda to find ________ on his porch where he can feel naturally happy and strong.

4. What kinds of plants did the Indians use for pleasure, curing, and witchcraft?

5. This chapter begins on Friday, June 23, 1961 after a year of sidestepping the topic of ____________.

(see the answer key)

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