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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. There are millions of paths and one must follow only the one that has a __________.

2. What is shockingly difficult to awaken to as Castaneda finds out?

3. What are honguitos, the things Matus and Castaneda have to travel five days in order to find?

4. What is NOT one of the plants that Matus and Castaneda use within this text?

5. Anything can be a ______________, these are childish toys that are needed only when one lacks an ally.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What area does Castaneda mark with his shoe?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The lessons Castaneda learns during this story are many, both from the medicines he takes and the discussions with Matus.

Part 1: List at least three lessons Castaneda has learned from his work with Matus.

Part 2: How has Castaneda changed as a person since beginning the work with Matus?

Part 3: Do you think Castaneda is forever changed by his experiences? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

When Castaneda has to fight other spirits which mean him harm, we can see just how engaged he must be in his work.

Part 1: Why does Castaneda recognize the spirits he fights to be out to harm him?

Part 2: What might have happened if Castaneda did not try to fight back?

Part 3: What was the purpose of the fighting with those imitators? What does this teach Castaneda?

Essay Topic 3

In the world around them, Matus and Castaneda become aware of signs and signals that tell them whether or not they are on the right path.

Part 1: Cite three examples of signs Matus and Castaneda see in the world around them. What do they mean?

Part 2: Why do you think Matus trusts nature so much to tell him what he needs to know?

Part 3: In what ways do people today look to nature to help them make decisions about their lives?

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