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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. ___________ is used to acquire wisdom and to learn how to live right.
(a) Marijuana.
(b) Jimson Weed.
(c) Mushrooms.
(d) Peyote.

2. What changes when Castaneda moves to a particular spot on the porch?
(a) Peripheral vision.
(b) His heart beat.
(c) Hearing sensations.
(d) His skin color.

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

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Matus says he has chosen Castaneda for a long and ____________ apprenticeship.

3. What is the name of the spot that makes Castaneda feel frightened?

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

5. Who is Castaneda meant to meet face to face as a result of this test?

(see the answer key)

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