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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6 (through page 151).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the old man says that conspires to see that people really get what they want?
(a) The Universe.
(b) Crystals.
(c) Oracles.
(d) Omens.

2. What are the names of the stones Santiago carries in Part 2?
(a) Urim and Omen.
(b) Urim and Thummim.
(c) Gypsy and Thummim.
(d) Omen and Gypsy.

3. Which of the following is true about the oasis?
(a) It is an illusion.
(b) It is a safe refuge from the war.
(c) The alchemist owns it.
(d) The people of the oasis pick a specific side in the war.

4. What port town does Santiago leave from in Part 2?
(a) Harborview.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Tangier.
(d) Sahara.

5. What does the Alchemist say has come to represent the highest point of evolution?
(a) Lead.
(b) Alchemy.
(c) Man.
(d) Gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 4, what kind of war does the camel driver tell Santiago is happening?

2. In Part 6, how long are the alchemist and Santiago given to prove that Santiago really does have the ability that the Alchemist claims he does?

3. Which of the follow is not something Santiago decides is a step on the way to his destiny?

4. What does the Englishman plan on using the object he built outside of his tent for?

5. The Soul of the World is which of the following?

(see the answer key)

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