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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Matus order Castaneda to do once he slumps to the floor, unable to breathe?
(a) Strip.
(b) Fight.
(c) Plead mercy.
(d) Sing.

2. Where does Castaneda hang his figurine after Matus is done preparing it?
(a) In his bedroom.
(b) In his car.
(c) In his bathroom.
(d) On the porch.

3. Matus tells Castaneda to find ________ on his porch where he can feel naturally happy and strong.
(a) A spot.
(b) A chair.
(c) A bean.
(d) A plant.

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

5. Where is Castaneda hiding when Matus hands him his clothes?
(a) Bushes.
(b) Porch.
(c) Bathroom.
(d) Bedroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Matus mix with the plant parts, just as his benefactor had him do?

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

3. What do the two men eat in preparation for their ceremony?

4. What is the name for the four day peyote ceremony that Castaneda does with Matus' help?

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

(see the answer key)

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