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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is not to participate in the cutting or in the digging of the plants?
(a) Children.
(b) Castaneda.
(c) Matus.
(d) Women.

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

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

4. What happens to the answer in #45 as it drinks?
(a) It begins to beat a drum.
(b) It sings a song.
(c) It lunges for Castaneda.
(d) It grows transparent.

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

6. Where does Carlos Castaneda first meet his teacher for the story?
(a) School.
(b) Convenience mart.
(c) Drum circle.
(d) Border bus stop.

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

8. What are honguitos, the things Matus and Castaneda have to travel five days in order to find?
(a) Mushrooms.
(b) Deep roots.
(c) Jimson Weed.
(d) Marijuana.

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

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

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

12. If 'he' does not find Castaneda __________, their friendship would be lost.
(a) Honest.
(b) Willing.
(c) Strong.
(d) Agreeable.

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

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

15. Who is surprised to see his normally unplayful dog acting playful?
(a) John.
(b) George.
(c) Matus.
(d) Phillip.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Matus prepare for Castaneda from the root extract?

2. What does Castaneda think Matus is doing to him after the test?

3. Who carefully scrubs the roots, stems, and leaves when they are done gathering plants from the canyons?

4. How many times do Castaneda and Matus repeat the cycle of taking peyote before Castaneda throws up?

5. What does he use for the spot where the porch turns from chartreuse to other colors?

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