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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Diablero mean, as Matus defines it in the course of the story?
(a) Plant guide.
(b) Medicine man.
(c) Shape shifter.
(d) Dog ally.

2. How many mescalitos must Castaneda receive from someone else other than Matus?
(a) 5.
(b) 6.
(c) 7.
(d) 1.

3. Jimson Weed and Mushrooms are used to acquire __________.
(a) Allies.
(b) Money.
(c) Physical strength.
(d) Insanity.

4. What is shockingly difficult to awaken to as Castaneda finds out?
(a) Dawn.
(b) The nighttime.
(c) Matus over his head.
(d) Sober consciousness.

5. What is the year that Matus says he was born in?
(a) 1891.
(b) 1901.
(c) 1945.
(d) 1947.

Short Answer Questions

1. What approaches Castaneda as he is sweeping the ground with his pinpoint vision?

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

3. Matus grows angry when Castaneda can not realize the dog is really ________.

4. What is Castaneda studying at the University of California, Los Angeles?

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

(see the answer key)

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