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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. This chapter begins on Friday, June 23, 1961 after a year of sidestepping the topic of ____________.
(a) Peyote.
(b) Marijuana.
(c) Mushrooms.
(d) Jimson Weed.

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

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

4. What kinds of plants did the Indians use for pleasure, curing, and witchcraft?
(a) Analgesic.
(b) Hallucinogenic.
(c) Paralytic.
(d) Sedative.

5. ____________ is the crack between the worlds, according to Matus.
(a) Twilight.
(b) Dawn.
(c) Thunderstorms.
(d) Noontime.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Castaneda able to do which makes him feel quite pleased with himself?

2. Who caused Matus the trauma as she tried to kill him?

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

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

5. If 'he' does not find Castaneda __________, their friendship would be lost.

Short Essay Questions

1. When Matus laughs at Castaneda's discomfort, what is the piece of advice he shares?

2. Once someone knows Mescalito well, what does 'he' appear as?

3. What happens when Castaneda's guide and helper arranges a meeting between Castaneda and Matus?

4. What is the question Castaneda asks of the lizards as he was instructed not to ask anything personal the first time?

5. What will happen if Castaneda does not receive his first 7 mescalitos from someone other than Matus?

6. Which spot is the spot that Castaneda feels most comfortable and happy?

7. Why do people keep Mescalito in a bag fastened around their arm or neck?

8. Why does Matus grow angry with Castaneda after his experience?

9. What area does Castaneda mark with his shoe?

10. What are the differences between the male and the female Jimson Weed plants?

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