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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 tells Castaneda to find ________ on his porch where he can feel naturally happy and strong.
(a) A bean.
(b) A spot.
(c) A plant.
(d) A chair.

2. What does Castaneda ask of the lizards that Matus gives to him?
(a) The secret to peyote.
(b) The identity of a book thief.
(c) The real name of Matus.
(d) The purpose of life.

3. What does Matus hold up in Castaneda's face which causes him to become nauseous at the sight?
(a) Two lizards.
(b) Two blackbirds.
(c) A mirror.
(d) Two rats.

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

5. What is replenished at the spot where Castaneda feels the most comfortable?
(a) Fatigue.
(b) Hunger.
(c) Energy.
(d) Thirst.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Castaneda meant to meet face to face as a result of this test?

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

3. What is the name of the spot that makes Castaneda feel frightened?

4. When Castaneda organizes his observations of the work he's done, what does he hope to show?

5. Matus knows Castaneda's good _______________ and tests him.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Two years after accepting an apprentice, what does Matus prepare to do with Castaneda?

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

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

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

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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