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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. What secretes digestive acids that want to dissolve Castaneda?

2. Whatever the song Castaneda has learned is for the _____________ to clarify.

3. Castaneda believes he has succumbed to the first enemy of man of ____________.

4. Where is the gray jelly left hanging from over the course of two days while the second portion is prepared?

5. What happens if the muted lizard does not return to Castaneda?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Castaneda feels after smoking the mixture in Matus' pipe.

2. What does Matus have to say about the smoke mixture that Castaneda is preparing on his own now?

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

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

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

6. When he is called with "Hey boy!" why doesn't Castaneda come into Matus' house?

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

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

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

10. What does Castaneda see when he wakes up beside his plant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Jimson Weed is said to give its user feelings of power and of total domination over others, which can make men change in positive and in negative ways.

Part 1: How is power defined in relation to Jimson Weed? What kinds of power does the weed provide?

Part 2: Why is this feeling of power something that is harmful to those who utilize the weed?

Part 3: Why do you think this plant is used in order to teach students if it is also something which might corrupt them?

Essay Topic 2

The work with Mescalito is intense and in the end quite satisfying for Castaneda.

Part 1: Describe two of the experiences Castaneda has with Mescalito.

Part 2: Does Mescalito seem to be helping Castaneda in his questions and in his lessons? Why or why not?

Part 3: Is Mescalito a separate entity or is it something that is within Castaneda? How did you come to your answer?

Essay Topic 3

The relationship between Matus and Castaneda is the guiding force in the story, each helping the other learn and grow in their understanding of themselves.

Part 1: Describe the relationship between Matus and Castaneda at the beginning of this book, before their work together begins.

Part 2: Compare and contrast the relationship between Matus and Castaneda from the beginning of the book to the end of the book. What changes?

Part 3: Why do you think Matus took Castaneda on as a student? What reasons might he have had outside of what he shared?

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