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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is the figurine of the man carded from a female Datura root, holding an agave thorn like a spear?
(a) A Man of Knowledge.
(b) A Centaur.
(c) Protection.
(d) An ally.

4. What does Matus describe as 'gentle, like a baby?'
(a) Wisdom.
(b) Smoke signals.
(c) Mescalito.
(d) Lessons.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is replenished at the spot where Castaneda feels the most comfortable?

2. What does Castaneda ask of the lizards that Matus gives to him?

3. What is the name of Castaneda's teacher for the duration of the book?

4. Where does Castaneda hang his figurine after Matus is done preparing it?

5. Matus carefully repeats this phrase four times: _________ will make you see and understand things about which no human being could possibly enlighten you.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the test Matus has for Castaneda in order to determine if he dares to meet Mescalito?

2. Once someone knows Mescalito well, what does 'he' appear as?

3. What does Matus not like about Jimson Weed, the next plant that Castaneda and he explore together?

4. What has Matus decided Castaneda is ready to endure?

5. Why does Castaneda know more about Mescalito than Matus does?

6. What are the differences between the male and the female Jimson Weed plants?

7. What does Castaneda focus on the Indians' pre-contact use of, as illustrated by his experiences in this book?

8. What will a person gain if they take Datura's second portion at least twenty times?

9. What happens when Castaneda's guide and helper arranges a meeting between Castaneda and Matus?

10. What is the advice Matus gives to Castaneda as he is being tested to see if he is worthy of Mescalito?

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