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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is surprised to see his normally unplayful dog acting playful?
(a) Phillip.
(b) John.
(c) George.
(d) Matus.

5. What is Castaneda warned not to do when they are down by the creek?
(a) Eat.
(b) Drink.
(c) Close his eyes.
(d) Go to sleep.

6. What does Matus find ridiculous to suggest, as Castaneda does, as they are Mescalito's guests?
(a) Singing.
(b) Eating a meal.
(c) Lighting a fire.
(d) Talking loudly.

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

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

9. Who is not to participate in the cutting or in the digging of the plants?
(a) Children.
(b) Castaneda.
(c) Women.
(d) Matus.

10. What is for those who 'watch and see?'
(a) Smoke.
(b) Ash.
(c) Peyote.
(d) Maijuana.

11. What is the final ingredient in the smoke mixture Castaneda and Matus are making?
(a) Tar.
(b) Ahuaysca.
(c) Mushrooms.
(d) Marijuana.

12. The answer to #85 must be taken ____________ before one masters soaring through the air, seeing where he wishes, etc.
(a) Once.
(b) 20 times.
(c) By one's self.
(d) With a spirit guide.

13. There are millions of paths and one must follow only the one that has a __________.
(a) Circle.
(b) Heart.
(c) Clear journey.
(d) Fork.

14. Where do Matus and Castaneda go in order to hunt for honguitos?
(a) Arizona.
(b) Chile.
(c) Mexico.
(d) New Mexico.

15. What does Castaneda think Matus is doing to him after the test?
(a) Teasing him.
(b) Humoring him.
(c) Putting a spell on him.
(d) Hurting him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Castaneda hang his figurine after Matus is done preparing it?

2. What changes when Castaneda moves to a particular spot on the porch?

3. What sweetens the smoke that Matus and Castaneda are preparing?

4. What is shockingly difficult to awaken to as Castaneda finds out?

5. What does Castaneda fall asleep by when he begins to sense the energies of the porch?

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