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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Castaneda promise to do during the lizard rituals?
(a) To leave Matus for good.
(b) To be a good man.
(c) To bring peace to the world.
(d) To be kind to all lizards.

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

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

4. Anything can be a ______________, these are childish toys that are needed only when one lacks an ally.
(a) Power object.
(b) Drug.
(c) Shamanic journey.
(d) Crutch.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who caused Matus the trauma as she tried to kill him?

2. Who is Matus' benefactor's ally, as introduced to Castaneda in this chapter?

3. __________ is an untamable power, protector, and teacher.

4. What does Castaneda point out, but Matus ignores as he tells Castaneda he has committed a faux pas?

5. Castaneda should focus on his _________ rather than on his fear.

(see the answer key)

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