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

2. Who is not to participate in the cutting or in the digging of the plants?
(a) Castaneda.
(b) Women.
(c) Matus.
(d) Children.

3. __________ is an untamable power, protector, and teacher.
(a) John.
(b) Mescalito.
(c) Matus.
(d) Castaneda.

4. These drug experiences help Castaneda learn more about states of ______________.
(a) Brain function.
(b) Consciousness.
(c) Non-ordinary reality.
(d) Drug use.

5. What is the other name Matus uses for 'teacher' in the story?
(a) Holy man.
(b) God.
(c) Benefactor.
(d) Leader.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state does Matus reside, as Castaneda arrives there on August 4, 1961?

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

3. What is for those who 'watch and see?'

4. Matus announces that he has _________ in order to find out Castaneda's intentions.

5. How many times do Castaneda and Matus repeat the cycle of taking peyote before Castaneda throws up?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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