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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3 (through page 83).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is the alchemist supposed to be?
(a) 200 years old.
(b) 300 years old.
(c) 100 years old.
(d) 90 years old.

2. What warning does the caravan leader give to Santiago and the others?
(a) In the desert, disobedience means death.
(b) In the caravan, disobedience means death.
(c) In the caravan, you must obey the Bedouins.
(d) In the desert, you must obey the camels.

3. What is Santiago's second suggestion to improve the crystal merchant's business?
(a) Crystal glasses with tea in them.
(b) Crystals with omens inside.
(c) Crystal glasses.
(d) Tea and cookies.

4. What does the Englishman in Part 3 believe in that Santiago also believes?
(a) Muslim beliefs.
(b) Crystals.
(c) Tea.
(d) Omens.

5. Who is the main character of this novel?
(a) Andalusia.
(b) Gypsy.
(c) Santiago.
(d) Alchemist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What comforts Santiago after he is taken advantage of in Part 2?

2. Where did Santiago's mother and father send him?

3. What does the old man give to Santiago in Part 2?

4. What does the Englishman want the alchemist to teach him?

5. According to Part 1, what does Santiago believe will keep life interesting?

(see the answer key)

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