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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What kind of plants do Matus and Castaneda begin to father in the canyons?
(a) Dutura.
(b) Datura.
(c) Dried.
(d) Green.

4. What does Castaneda gain from not being able to study with Matus for longer period of time?
(a) Family time.
(b) Time to heal.
(c) The ability to work.
(d) Scientific detachment.

5. Who carefully scrubs the roots, stems, and leaves when they are done gathering plants from the canyons?
(a) Matus.
(b) No one.
(c) Castaneda.
(d) La Carmelita.

Short Answer Questions

1. The ___________ prevents Castaneda from becoming a full-fledged apprentice.

2. What has happened to Matus that has caused him to not be on his porch one day?

3. What is Castaneda able to do which makes him feel quite pleased with himself?

4. The opinions of those willing to talk about Mescalito are worth ________, according to Matus.

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

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