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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. Anything can be a ______________, these are childish toys that are needed only when one lacks an ally.
(a) Power object.
(b) Drug.
(c) Crutch.
(d) Shamanic journey.

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

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

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

5. Who is Castaneda meant to meet face to face as a result of this test?
(a) Mescalito.
(b) The Allies.
(c) The Beauty.
(d) Manitruto.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where do Matus and Castaneda go in order to hunt for honguitos?

3. What is Castaneda warned not to do when they are down by the creek?

4. What does Castaneda gain from not being able to study with Matus for longer period of time?

5. What does Castaneda fall asleep by when he begins to sense the energies of the porch?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. When Matus laughs at Castaneda's discomfort, what is the piece of advice he shares?

5. What question does Matus initially refuse to answer, saying that it is inappropriate for ordinary conversations?

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

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

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

9. Why does Matus grow angry with Castaneda after his experience?

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

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