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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. What does he use for the spot where the porch turns from chartreuse to other colors?
(a) Book.
(b) Towel.
(c) Shoe.
(d) Jacket.

2. Matus knows Castaneda's good _______________ and tests him.
(a) Physical skills.
(b) Intentions.
(c) Mind.
(d) Writing.

3. The ___________ prevents Castaneda from becoming a full-fledged apprentice.
(a) Duration.
(b) Scientific study.
(c) Periodicity.
(d) Shaman group.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the year that Matus says he was born in?

2. What is NOT one of the plants that Matus and Castaneda use within this text?

3. What is the other name Matus uses for 'teacher' in the story?

4. What does Diablero mean, as Matus defines it in the course of the story?

5. What kinds of plants did the Indians use for pleasure, curing, and witchcraft?

(see the answer key)

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