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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Anything can be a ______________, these are childish toys that are needed only when one lacks an ally.
(a) Drug.
(b) Crutch.
(c) Power object.
(d) Shamanic journey.

2. Matus dares Castaneda to meet __________ by having him perform a particular test.
(a) His crow.
(b) The lizards.
(c) Mescalito.
(d) The Spirits.

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

4. What is the name of Castaneda's teacher for the duration of the book?
(a) Don Juan Matus.
(b) Don Juan Carlos.
(c) Don Juan Luis.
(d) Don Juan Martinez.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is repulsing and frightening to him in one of the places he has marked?

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

3. What is the other name given to a person who is considered to be a medicine man?

4. Jimson Weed and Mushrooms are used to acquire __________.

5. What does Castaneda gain from not being able to study with Matus for longer period of time?

(see the answer key)

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