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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Matus describe as 'gentle, like a baby?'
(a) Smoke signals.
(b) Mescalito.
(c) Lessons.
(d) Wisdom.

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

3. What does Matus do in order to soothe Castaneda?
(a) Rubs his hand.
(b) Puts a wet washcloth on his forehead.
(c) Feeds him.
(d) Sings a Spanish lullaby.

4. What color does Castaneda see after he takes the advice of Matus?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Blue.
(c) Purple.
(d) Red.

5. What does Matus confess to not doing during Castaneda's trance?
(a) Watching.
(b) Touching him.
(c) Walking.
(d) Smoking.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Castaneda to eat along with the other men who are there?

3. What does he use for the spot where the porch turns from chartreuse to other colors?

4. What does Castaneda promise to do during the lizard rituals?

5. __________ is an untamable power, protector, and teacher.

(see the answer key)

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