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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The day after the sorcery, one must return to the ________ and ask the two participating lizards to come out again.
(a) Creek.
(b) Clearing.
(c) Desert.
(d) Planting.

2. What does Castaneda point out, but Matus ignores as he tells Castaneda he has committed a faux pas?
(a) Jimson Weed.
(b) Coyote.
(c) Peyote.
(d) Visitors.

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

4. What does Castaneda receive in order to mash and to soak it overnight?
(a) Portion of root.
(b) Mushroom stems.
(c) Dog tail.
(d) Wild cactus.

5. Visions must be ___________ to rather than viewed, says Matus laughing at Castaneda's experience.
(a) Danced.
(b) Sung.
(c) Walked.
(d) Listened.

6. What is the other name Matus uses for 'teacher' in the story?
(a) Holy man.
(b) Benefactor.
(c) God.
(d) Leader.

7. What is Castaneda able to do which makes him feel quite pleased with himself?
(a) Sing.
(b) See in the dark.
(c) Jump long distances.
(d) Fly.

8. Jimson Weed and Mushrooms are used to acquire __________.
(a) Insanity.
(b) Money.
(c) Physical strength.
(d) Allies.

9. What is the figurine of the man carded from a female Datura root, holding an agave thorn like a spear?
(a) Protection.
(b) A Man of Knowledge.
(c) An ally.
(d) A Centaur.

10. Matus says that one should approach knowledge as one approaches __________.
(a) Marriage.
(b) Books.
(c) War.
(d) Death.

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

12. Matus carefully repeats this phrase four times: _________ will make you see and understand things about which no human being could possibly enlighten you.
(a) Animals.
(b) A star.
(c) A plant.
(d) An ally.

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

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

15. What has happened to Matus that has caused him to not be on his porch one day?
(a) Overdose.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Dislocated ankle.
(d) Upset stomach.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where do Matus and Castaneda go in order to hunt for honguitos?

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

4. Breaking or losing a pipe will mean ___________ for the person who causes harm.

5. Who is surprised to see his normally unplayful dog acting playful?

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