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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Matus knows Castaneda's good _______________ and tests him.
(a) Mind.
(b) Writing.
(c) Physical skills.
(d) Intentions.

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

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

4. What does Castaneda fall asleep by when he begins to sense the energies of the porch?
(a) Jacket.
(b) Shoe.
(c) Steps.
(d) Door.

5. What is the year that Matus says he was born in?
(a) 1945.
(b) 1901.
(c) 1947.
(d) 1891.

6. What is for those who 'watch and see?'
(a) Maijuana.
(b) Ash.
(c) Peyote.
(d) Smoke.

7. How many times do Castaneda and Matus repeat the cycle of taking peyote before Castaneda throws up?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 5.

8. Who does Castaneda see carrying a large knapsack?
(a) A young man.
(b) La Catalina.
(c) Matus.
(d) The blackbird.

9. Matus grows angry when Castaneda can not realize the dog is really ________.
(a) Nothing.
(b) Himself.
(c) Mescalito.
(d) An enemy.

10. What does Matus prepare for Castaneda from the root extract?
(a) Smoke.
(b) Hot drink.
(c) Tincture.
(d) Medicine bag.

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

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

13. Castaneda plays and ________ with this image from #45.
(a) Wrestles.
(b) Whistles.
(c) Sings.
(d) Argues.

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

15. What is Castaneda able to do which makes him feel quite pleased with himself?
(a) Jump long distances.
(b) See in the dark.
(c) Sing.
(d) Fly.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What kinds of plants did the Indians use for pleasure, curing, and witchcraft?

4. What is the other name given to a person who is considered to be a medicine man?

5. What does Matus find ridiculous to suggest, as Castaneda does, as they are Mescalito's guests?

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