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

2. What does Castaneda think Matus is doing to him after the test?
(a) Humoring him.
(b) Putting a spell on him.
(c) Hurting him.
(d) Teasing him.

3. What is the name of Castaneda's teacher for the duration of the book?
(a) Don Juan Carlos.
(b) Don Juan Martinez.
(c) Don Juan Matus.
(d) Don Juan Luis.

4. What kind of plants do Matus and Castaneda begin to father in the canyons?
(a) Dried.
(b) Datura.
(c) Green.
(d) Dutura.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does he put on the place to mark the spot where his vision changes?

3. Who is surprised to see his normally unplayful dog acting playful?

4. Matus grows angry when Castaneda can not realize the dog is really ________.

5. Where does Carlos Castaneda first meet his teacher for the story?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Which spot is the spot that Castaneda feels most comfortable and happy?

3. Why does Carlos Castaneda want to work with Don Juan Matus?

4. What is the question Castaneda asks of the lizards as he was instructed not to ask anything personal the first time?

5. Where are Castaneda and the six Indians driving to when he arrives at Matus' home on August 4, 1961?

6. Why do people keep Mescalito in a bag fastened around their arm or neck?

7. What area does Castaneda mark with his jacket?

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

9. Describe the appearance of the two lizards that Matus shows to Castaneda.

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

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