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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. The opinions of those willing to talk about Mescalito are worth ________, according to Matus.
(a) Little.
(b) Ignoring.
(c) Millions.
(d) Much.

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

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

4. What does he use for the spot where the porch turns from chartreuse to other colors?
(a) Book.
(b) Jacket.
(c) Shoe.
(d) Towel.

5. What are sensitive and destroy themselves if they do not like new hands?
(a) Pipes.
(b) Hats.
(c) Smoke mixtures.
(d) Spiritual books.

Short Answer Questions

1. __________ is an untamable power, protector, and teacher.

2. What happens to the answer in #45 as it drinks?

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

4. What does Matus describe as 'gentle, like a baby?'

5. What does Castaneda promise to do during the lizard rituals?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Matus not on his porch as usual on November 23rd, causing Castaneda to worry?

4. What does Castaneda begin to experience by the sixth cycle of taking dry buttons?

5. What is the name that Matus gives to his own teacher and what does it mean?

6. Though Castaneda and Matus are not able to work together all the time, what does this provide to Castaneda?

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

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

9. What are the four 'heads' of Jimson Weed, or Devil's Weed?

10. What does Castaneda do with the dog he sees while he is taking the mescalitos?

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