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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Castaneda realize he has forgotten after spending 90 minutes searching for the lizards?
(a) He has to speak to them first.
(b) He has to leave the ceremony early.
(c) He has to offer them a hair.
(d) He has to smoke first.

2. Normally, says Matus, only great _________ return from such journeys as Castaneda had.
(a) Brujos.
(b) Shamans.
(c) Shape shifters.
(d) Warriors.

3. What does Castaneda ask of the lizards that Matus gives to him?
(a) The purpose of life.
(b) The real name of Matus.
(c) The secret to peyote.
(d) The identity of a book thief.

4. What does Matus mix with the plant parts, just as his benefactor had him do?
(a) Lard.
(b) Sand.
(c) Grass.
(d) Sugar.

5. This new ally can distort men by giving them a taste of ___________ too soon without fortifying their hearts.
(a) Peace.
(b) Joy.
(c) Death.
(d) Power.

Short Answer Questions

1. The smoke, says Matus, deals in ________ while the weed flatters and makes one feel good.

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

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

4. Whose house do the group of Indians and Castaneda go to in the dingy white truck?

5. Visions must be ___________ to rather than viewed, says Matus laughing at Castaneda's experience.

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