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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. What does Castaneda see that causes Matus to believe Datura likes him?
(a) Purple man.
(b) Red spot.
(c) Bright light.
(d) Sacred text.

2. Matus announces that he has _________ in order to find out Castaneda's intentions.
(a) Prayed.
(b) Sang.
(c) Tested.
(d) Smoked.

3. What does Matus and Castaneda do before consuming a button of peyote?
(a) Ask permission.
(b) Sing.
(c) Cry out.
(d) Dance.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The answer to #85 must be taken ____________ before one masters soaring through the air, seeing where he wishes, etc.

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

3. In what state does Matus reside, as Castaneda arrives there on August 4, 1961?

4. What is replenished at the spot where Castaneda feels the most comfortable?

5. What is the final ingredient in the smoke mixture Castaneda and Matus are making?

Short Essay Questions

1. What question does Matus initially refuse to answer, saying that it is inappropriate for ordinary conversations?

2. What does Castaneda focus on the Indians' pre-contact use of, as illustrated by his experiences in this book?

3. What are the four 'heads' of Jimson Weed, or Devil's Weed?

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

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

6. Why is Matus not on his porch as usual on November 23rd, causing Castaneda to worry?

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

8. Two years after accepting an apprentice, what does Matus prepare to do with Castaneda?

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

10. What does Castaneda begin to experience by the sixth cycle of taking dry buttons?

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