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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What approaches Castaneda as he is sweeping the ground with his pinpoint vision?
(a) Green lizard.
(b) Black dog.
(c) Green man.
(d) Dark cloud.

2. Visions must be ___________ to rather than viewed, says Matus laughing at Castaneda's experience.
(a) Listened.
(b) Walked.
(c) Sung.
(d) Danced.

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

4. This chapter begins on Friday, June 23, 1961 after a year of sidestepping the topic of ____________.
(a) Jimson Weed.
(b) Mushrooms.
(c) Marijuana.
(d) Peyote.

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

6. What has happened to Matus that has caused him to not be on his porch one day?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Upset stomach.
(c) Overdose.
(d) Dislocated ankle.

7. Matus dares Castaneda to meet __________ by having him perform a particular test.
(a) His crow.
(b) Mescalito.
(c) The Spirits.
(d) The lizards.

8. What color does Castaneda see after he takes the advice of Matus?
(a) Purple.
(b) Red.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Blue.

9. What is Castaneda warned not to do when they are down by the creek?
(a) Close his eyes.
(b) Go to sleep.
(c) Drink.
(d) Eat.

10. What does he put on the place to mark the spot where his vision changes?
(a) Book.
(b) Handkerchief.
(c) Jacket.
(d) Towel.

11. What does Matus find ridiculous to suggest, as Castaneda does, as they are Mescalito's guests?
(a) Talking loudly.
(b) Lighting a fire.
(c) Eating a meal.
(d) Singing.

12. Whose house do the group of Indians and Castaneda go to in the dingy white truck?
(a) Matus'.
(b) George's.
(c) John's.
(d) Don Juan's.

13. What is the final ingredient in the smoke mixture Castaneda and Matus are making?
(a) Ahuaysca.
(b) Mushrooms.
(c) Tar.
(d) Marijuana.

14. How has Castaneda has kept track of his experiences with Matus?
(a) Phone calls to home.
(b) Audio tapes.
(c) Field notes.
(d) Video tapes.

15. What does Matus tell Castaneda to rinse with, but not to swallow?
(a) Rum.
(b) Vodka.
(c) Water.
(d) Tequila.

Short Answer Questions

1. The spot that makes Castaneda feel comfortable is called his ______________.

2. What is for those who 'watch and see?'

3. This new ally can distort men by giving them a taste of ___________ too soon without fortifying their hearts.

4. Anything can be a ______________, these are childish toys that are needed only when one lacks an ally.

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

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