View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Matus says he now knows that Castaneda has the __________ to meet challenges.
(a) Backbone.
(b) Heart.
(c) Spirit.
(d) Guts.

3. How has Castaneda has kept track of his experiences with Matus?
(a) Phone calls to home.
(b) Field notes.
(c) Audio tapes.
(d) Video tapes.

4. What does he put on the place to mark the spot where his vision changes?
(a) Book.
(b) Jacket.
(c) Towel.
(d) Handkerchief.

5. These drug experiences help Castaneda learn more about states of ______________.
(a) Brain function.
(b) Non-ordinary reality.
(c) Drug use.
(d) Consciousness.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. ___________ is used to acquire wisdom and to learn how to live right.

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

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 197 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample