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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 is replenished at the spot where Castaneda feels the most comfortable?
(a) Thirst.
(b) Fatigue.
(c) Energy.
(d) Hunger.

2. What is the year that Matus says he was born in?
(a) 1945.
(b) 1947.
(c) 1891.
(d) 1901.

3. What does Diablero mean, as Matus defines it in the course of the story?
(a) Medicine man.
(b) Dog ally.
(c) Shape shifter.
(d) Plant guide.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Castaneda's teacher for the duration of the book?

2. What is NOT one of the plants that Matus and Castaneda use within this text?

3. How has Castaneda has kept track of his experiences with Matus?

4. What color does Castaneda see after he takes the advice of Matus?

5. What is the other name Matus uses for 'teacher' in the story?

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