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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Matus describe as 'gentle, like a baby?'
(a) Smoke signals.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Lessons.
(d) Mescalito.

3. What does Matus hold up in Castaneda's face which causes him to become nauseous at the sight?
(a) Two blackbirds.
(b) A mirror.
(c) Two lizards.
(d) Two rats.

4. What does he use for the spot where the porch turns from chartreuse to other colors?
(a) Jacket.
(b) Book.
(c) Towel.
(d) Shoe.

5. The lizards are never wrong, so Castaneda must have been thinking about ___________ when asking his questions.
(a) Mary.
(b) Home.
(c) H.
(d) Matus.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Castaneda should focus on his _________ rather than on his fear.

4. How many mescalitos must Castaneda receive from someone else other than Matus?

5. What is the name of the spot that makes Castaneda feel frightened?

(see the answer key)

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