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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 makes Castaneda feel uplifted and like he wants to weep?
(a) Matus' words.
(b) Singing at the ceremony.
(c) The lizard's message.
(d) The bird.

2. What secretes digestive acids that want to dissolve Castaneda?
(a) A lizard.
(b) Sea kelp.
(c) A snake.
(d) Cacti.

3. Where is the gray jelly left hanging from over the course of two days while the second portion is prepared?
(a) The shower curtain.
(b) The roof.
(c) The door.
(d) The plant.

4. Matus remarks that Castaneda falls asleep too soon to ____________.
(a) Be serious about his intentions.
(b) Be able to go on.
(c) Follow instructions.
(d) Do any real work.

5. What does Matus mix with the plant parts, just as his benefactor had him do?
(a) Lard.
(b) Sand.
(c) Grass.
(d) Sugar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of animal has Castaneda's head turned into?

2. Castaneda must remember the order in which he stacks the _____ as this will have to be repeated going forward.

3. Where does Castaneda absentmindedly spread the paste?

4. Castaneda's vision tells him to return where to think about his plan to escape?

5. Matus tells Castaneda not to ____ and to do what he says.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Matus tell Castaneda the next day after Castaneda has fallen asleep during the smoking?

2. What does Castaneda hide from after he consumes one more button after talking with Mescalito?

3. Why doesn't Matus need to smoke much anymore, though he still makes a new mixture each year?

4. Why must Castaneda blink many times during his recollection of being a crow?

5. Describe what happens to Castaneda on the first night of his peyote ceremony.

6. What do Matus and Castaneda do with the gray jelly while the second portion is prepared?

7. What does Matus urge Castaneda to do before smoking again?

8. What are some things Matus tells Castaneda he can do to get his soul back?

9. Why does Matus laugh at Castaneda as he tries to meet with his ally again?

10. What ingredient is missing from the recipe that Matus learned from his benefactor?

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