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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 announces that he has _________ in order to find out Castaneda's intentions.
(a) Prayed.
(b) Sang.
(c) Tested.
(d) Smoked.

2. Castaneda plays and ________ with this image from #45.
(a) Wrestles.
(b) Sings.
(c) Argues.
(d) Whistles.

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

4. Where does Castaneda hang his figurine after Matus is done preparing it?
(a) On the porch.
(b) In his car.
(c) In his bedroom.
(d) In his bathroom.

5. Mescalito is not a _______ to be used for personal reasons.
(a) Power.
(b) Ally.
(c) Weapon.
(d) Drug.

Short Answer Questions

1. Matus tells Castaneda to find ________ on his porch where he can feel naturally happy and strong.

2. ____________ is the crack between the worlds, according to Matus.

3. These drug experiences help Castaneda learn more about states of ______________.

4. Breaking or losing a pipe will mean ___________ for the person who causes harm.

5. What kinds of plants did the Indians use for pleasure, curing, and witchcraft?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Matus declare all is well the next evening after Castaneda has taken the buttons?

2. After a year of sidestepping questions from Castaneda about Peyote, what does Matus account?

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

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

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

6. What does Matus claim is proof that the Jimson Weed likes Castaneda?

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

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

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

10. What will happen if Castaneda does not receive his first 7 mescalitos from someone other than Matus?

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