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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 does Castaneda circle in order to determine its position?

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

3. Normally, says Matus, only great _________ return from such journeys as Castaneda had.

4. It is vanity to think there are two __________.

5. What is the name for the four day peyote ceremony that Castaneda does with Matus' help?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Matus diagnose as Castaneda continues to feel shallow states of non-ordinary reality?

4. What does Castaneda recall after already spending 90 minutes looking for lizards?

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

6. What does Matus provide for Castaneda as they read themselves to test Devil's Weed again?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The knowledge Castaneda gains is certainly stunning when one looks at the final summary of Castaneda's experiences.

Part 1: What are three of the points Castaneda makes in the final section of the book?

Part 2: Does this knowledge come from the plants directly or from Castaneda's subconscious? Why do you answer the way you do?

Part 3: Do you think Castaneda would have learned more if he has studied with Matus more frequently? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The sewing of the lizards is a harsh scene in the book.

Part 1: Describe the sewing of the lizards and why this is done in the story.

Part 2: Wouldn't this harming of the animals be hurting nature and somehow not being grateful to it? Isn't this in direct opposition to the way Matus treats the rest of the gifts of nature?

Part 3: What was your reaction to the images of the lizards? Did you believe this to actually have happened?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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